Used to say that something is done following a particular rule, policy, or agreement.
“In accordance with company policy, all employees must complete the training by Friday.”
“The refund was issued in accordance with the store's return policy.”
This phrase appears in formal letters in Reading Part 1 when explaining that an action follows official policy, such as a company handbook or a contract clause. Look for it when questions ask why a certain decision or action was taken.
Synonyms: according to, in compliance with, following