Accordances

/əˈkɔrdənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of accordances; instances of agreement or harmony between things.

Etymology

From accord plus -ance (a suffix forming nouns from verbs, meaning 'the act or state of'). The plural form accordances refers to multiple instances of agreement or conformity.

Kelly Says

Legal documents love this word—'in accordances with the law' appears constantly in official writing because it sounds formal and precise. It's basically a fancy way to say 'agreements' that makes lawyers happy.

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