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Accord vs. Accordance
Accord
/əˈkɔːd/Examples:
The teams reached an accord after long discussions.He acted in accord with his principles and beliefs.The accord was signed by both nations at the summit.
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Accordance
/əˈkɔːdəns/Examples:
And in accordance with this plan, so it was done.The project was completed in accordance with the guidelines.In accordance with the rules, everyone must sign in.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Accord can be thought of as harmony or agreement between people or groups. Recall that both accord and harmony have 6 letters, both refer to agreement in some way.
- Accordance often means conformity with a rule or standard. Remember it by thinking of accordance as following a dance, so it follows something specific, a rule or guideline.
- Accord can also be used as a verb, meaning to give or grant something, while accordance is strictly a noun.
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