ac·cord·ance

[uh-kawr-dns]
noun
1.
agreement; conformity: in accordance with the rules.
2.
the act of according or granting: the accordance of all rights and privileges.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English acordance < Old French. See accord, -ance

pre·ac·cord·ance, noun
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accordance (əˈkɔːdəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with)
2.  the act of granting; bestowal: accordance of rights

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Word Origin & History

accordance
c.1300, from O.Fr. accordance "agreeing," noun of action from accorder (see accord). Phrase in accordance with is attested from c.1810.
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Example sentences
VA physicians still cannot prescribe, dispense or endorse cannabis use for any
  reason, in accordance with federal law.
The gate could be raised and lowered in accordance with tide and weather,
  controlling water flowing in and out of the river.
They therefore differ widely in various languages in accordance with the
  specific phonetic genius of each of these.
The funeral organizers said that in accordance with her wishes, her ashes would
  be scattered at sea.
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