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.
Examples of in accordance with in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Egyptian archaeologist urges German museum to return Nefertiti's bust
Watch on
The Neues Museum, which currently houses the bust in Berlin, claims all transactions were aboveboard and conducted in accordance with the customs of the early 20th century.
—
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
The Queen shifted her schedule for the specifics of the state visit in accordance with doctors' advice, and is experiencing diminished reserves of energy.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The emerging agreement would pave the way for the withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops from southern Lebanon below the Litani River in accordance with the U.N. Security Council resolution that ended the monthlong 2006 war.
—Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
Here’s the fine print: The holiday discount will be automatically applied at the pump between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time in accordance with state law.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for in accordance with 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dictionary Entries Near in accordance with
Cite this Entry
“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share