in accordance with

phrase

: 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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After the lawsuit was filed, GEO Group denied its allegations and said cleaning products are used safely and securely, in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and sanitation standards, at all detention centers. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Adams won the election, and Jefferson came in second; in accordance with the Electoral College procedure at the time, Jefferson thus became Adams' vice president, forcing the two rivals to work together after the election. — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 Canada is leading the investigation because the aircraft was registered there, in accordance with international agreements, according to the TSB. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Federal prosecutors urged Judge Underhill to send the combative six-term former Democratic state representative to 10 years in accordance with federal sentencing guidelines. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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