Accord

/əˈkɔːrd/ noun

Definition

A formal agreement between people or groups; also, harmony or being in agreement.

Etymology

From Old French *acord* “agreement, harmony,” from *acorder* “to agree,” from Latin *accordare* “to make heart to heart,” from *ad-* “to” and *cor* “heart.”

Kelly Says

An ‘accord’ is literally hearts coming together, which is a softer image than a contract with signatures. It reminds us that real agreements need emotional alignment, not just legal words.

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