accordance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Agreement with a rule, plan, or system, usually in the phrase 'in accordance with'.

   The building was constructed in accordance with strict safety regulations.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of officially granting or giving something, such as rights.

   The treaty led to the accordance of new rights to the region.

* (compliance): First attested around 1300. * (agreement): First attested in the early 14th century. * accord + -ance * From Middle English accordaunce, from Old French acordance (“agreeing, reconciliation, harmony”).

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