accordance
gb/əkˈɔɹdəns/ us/əkˈɔɹdəns/
B2
Anglais
~ 3100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
B2
state
1
agreement or conformity
When something matches or agrees with a rule, law, wish, or idea.
Schéma d’usage :
in accordance with [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'accordance' with 'according', but 'accordance' is a noun used mostly in the phrase 'in accordance with'.
Synonymes
agreement (More general term for harmony in opinion, not always formal.)
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conformity (Emphasizes following rules or standards exactly.)
Antonymes
violation (Indicates breaking rules or not following agreed terms.)
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conflict (Indicates disagreement or incompatibility with something.)
Collocations
in accordance with the law
|in accordance with regulations
|in accordance with standards
|in full accordance
Thèmes
law
|business
|formalities
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The policy was written in accordance with international guidelines.
- His actions were in accordance with the company's code of conduct.
- The contract was signed in accordance with the new regulations.
- All procedures must be carried out in accordance with safety standards.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The plan is in accordance with the rules.
- We act in accordance with the law.
- Her choice is in accordance with our values.
- This report is in accordance with the facts.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
accordance
API
GB/əkˈɔɹdəns/
US/əkˈɔɹdəns/
Syllabes et accentuation
ac - cord - ance (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cord)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: accordance
- Plural: accordance
Famille de mots
Core family
accord
verb B2
accordingly
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
discord
noun B2
Advanced or less common
accordant
adjective
discordant
adjective
Expressions
in accordance with
1/ˈɪn əkˈɔɹdəns wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
in agreement or compliance
following or matching a rule, law, or request.
Exemples
- All employees must behave in accordance with the handbook.
- The project was completed in accordance with the client's wishes.