According

/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (prep.) As stated by or in conformity with; in agreement with a legal source or authority.
    According to the contract, the tenant must pay rent by the fifth of each month.

Commentary

Used primarily to introduce a source or basis for a statement or action in legal drafting, signaling reliance on an authoritative reference.

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