in accordance with

idiom

: in a way that agrees with or follows (something, such as a rule or request)
In accordance with your request, I am sending a copy of my book.
His funeral will be private, in accordance with his wishes.
The soldiers said they acted in accordance with his orders.

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To ensure public safety, the city will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action, in accordance with local building codes and ordinances, said Johnson. Zuri Primos july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025 By default, each Draft One report also includes a customizable disclaimer, which can appear at the beginning or end of the report in accordance with agency policy. ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 There’s a business element for Clemson, as well, with the ACC moving to a weighted revenue sharing model where a majority of the league’s media rights money is split in accordance with the eyeballs that school draws. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 July 2025 However, officials in Floyd County, 65 miles northwest of Atlanta, held him for ICE in accordance with an agreement to uphold federal detainers. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for in accordance with

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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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