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Definition of accordance

accordance

/əˈkɔːr.dəns/
ac · cord · ance
Adverb:accordantly
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Plural:accordances
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Adjective:accordant
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• noun

1

Conformity, agreement, or harmony, especially with a rule, standard, or request.

Example

"The financial audit was conducted in strict accordance with international accounting standards."

2

The act of granting, conferring, or bestowing something, such as a right, privilege, or honor.

Example

"The accordance of full diplomatic status to the delegation marked a turning point in bilateral relations."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'accordance' is almost exclusively used within the fixed prepositional phrase 'in accordance with' (meaning in conformity or compliance with a rule, law, or wish). For general agreement between people or nations, 'accord' is preferred.

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• Nearby Words

accomplished
accomplishment
accord
accordance
accordingly
accordion
accordionist

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'acordance', from 'acorder' (to agree), ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*accordare' (to be of one mind), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'cor' (heart).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accordance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accordance
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