Accordance: meaning, definitions and examples

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accordance

 

[ ษ™หˆkษ”หdษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in agreement

agreement or harmony; conformity

Synonyms

agreement, conformity, harmony

Examples of usage

  • The decision was made in accordance with the rules.
  • The two parties reached an agreement in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

a provision in a legal document that requires action or compliance

Synonyms

clause, provision, stipulation

Examples of usage

  • The contract included an accordance clause outlining the responsibilities of both parties.
  • The accordance section of the agreement specified the terms of termination.
Context #3 | Noun

music

the pleasing relationship between notes that creates a sense of unity and stability

Synonyms

concord, harmony, melody

Examples of usage

  • The composer ensured that the different musical elements were in accordance with each other.
  • The harmony in the song was achieved through accordance of the various instruments.

Translations

Translations of the word "accordance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conformidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคชเคพเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœbereinstimmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesesuaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgodnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€่‡ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conformitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conformidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uygunluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุงุจู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soulad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhoda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ€่‡ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skladnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samrรฆmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะนะบะตัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uyฤŸunluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conformidad

Etymology

The word 'accordance' originated from Middle English 'acordaunce', which came from Old French 'acorder' meaning 'bring to an agreement'. The term has been used since the 14th century to denote agreement or harmony between different entities, whether in relation to rules, legal documents, or musical compositions. Over time, 'accordance' has become a commonly used term to express the concept of being in agreement or conformity with a set standard or expectation.

See also: accord, accordingly, accords.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,258, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.