Accordance

/əˈkɔːrdəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The state or quality of being in agreement or conformity with something.
    The contract was drafted in strict accordance with the new regulations.
  2. (n.) Compliance with a law, rule, or directive.
    The company acted in accordance with the court's decision.

Commentary

Often used in legal contexts to emphasize conformity with laws or regulations; precise usage can avoid ambiguity in statutory and contractual language.

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