Accordance Meaning in English

word

US

/əˈkɔɹdəns/

uh-KOR-duns

UK

/ɐkˈɔːdəns/

uh-KAW-duns

Definition

According to a rule, law, or standard; acting in agreement with something official or expected.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always used in the formal phrase 'in accordance with'. Common in legal, governmental, or official documents. Not used in everyday speech. Do not use alone; use 'in accordance with (something)'.

• Spanish: conformidad - acuerdo (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): conformidade - acordo (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): conformidade - acordo (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 依照 - 按照
• Chinese (Traditional): 依照 - 按照
• Hindi: अनुरूपता - अनुरूप (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: مطابقة - توافق (رسمي)
• Bengali: অনুযায়ী - মিল - সঙ্গত (নিয়মানুযায়ী)
• Russian: соответствие
• Japanese: 従って - 一致
• Vietnamese: phù hợp - theo
• Korean: 따라 - 일치
• Turkish: uygunluk - uygun olarak
• Urdu: مطابقت - موافقت
• Indonesian: sesuai - sesuai dengan

Example Sentences

The company acted in accordance with the law.

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All decisions must be made in accordance with the policy.

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Contracts are written in accordance with local regulations.

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Please prepare the report in accordance with the instructions provided.

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Salary increases will be given in accordance with company guidelines.

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This document was created in accordance with international standards.

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