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.
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The ordinance cannot constrict legal possession, purchase or use of firearms in accordance with Indiana law, the state constitution or the U.S. constitution.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Courtesy: California Highway Patrol On her first day in office, O'Neill Burke said prosecutors would pursue felony retail theft charges in accordance with state law, when the value of the goods exceeds $300 or when the suspect already has a felony shoplifting conviction.
—Courtney Reagan,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 4 June 2025
China has always been committed to working with countries concerned to properly handle differences through dialogue and consultation, while safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with laws and regulations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The review concluded that Chambers acted in accordance with department policy and the law, Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea told the Idaho Statesman, but Allen’s tort claim alleges otherwise.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
Courtesy: California Highway Patrol On her first day in office, O'Neill Burke said prosecutors would pursue felony retail theft charges in accordance with state law, when the value of the goods exceeds $300 or when the suspect already has a felony shoplifting conviction.
—Courtney Reagan,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 4 June 2025
China has always been committed to working with countries concerned to properly handle differences through dialogue and consultation, while safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in accordance with laws and regulations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The review concluded that Chambers acted in accordance with department policy and the law, Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea told the Idaho Statesman, but Allen’s tort claim alleges otherwise.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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