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accordance

[uh-kawr-dns] / əˈkɔr dns /


NOUN
conferment
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"Malaysia Airlines will extend its full cooperation to the relevant authorities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations," it said.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

In a statement, a spokesperson for the DOJ said its attorneys are “dedicated public servants who represent the United States with integrity, in accordance with their ethical obligations and the law.”

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia has condemned the allegation and has vowed to "take all necessary measures to protect its ships in accordance with international law".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Marshals Service said the “arrests were made in accordance with the treaties and law enforcement agreements governing Justice Department extraditions.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

While groans, fiendish gurglings and backfires were emitting from the barn, the house itself would be organized confusion, as the family carried out its preparations in accordance with prearranged plans.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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