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We acted in accordance with the rules.
What does Accordance mean?
Accordance means agreement with a rule or standard.
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Agreement with a rule, request, plan, or standard.
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The project was completed in accordance with the instructions.
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The report was written in accordance with the school's research guidelines.
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Accordance means something is done in agreement with a rule, request, plan, or standard.
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WordAccordance.
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MeaningAccordance means agreement with a rule or standard.
ExampleExample: We acted in accordance with the rules.
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- Syllables
- uh · kor · duns
- Strongest beat
- kor
- Ending
- duns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kor.
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Synonyms
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agreementUse when something matches a rule or standard.
complianceUse when someone follows a rule or requirement.
Antonyms
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violationUse when a rule or standard is broken.
disagreementUse when something does not match or fit.
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Accordance word family
Base word
accordance
noun
accord
Agreement or harmony.
adjective
according
Following or matching something stated.
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