Is your writing style in accordance with accepted legal writing practices? Or is it in accord with these practices?
In accordance with:
- The prepositional phrase in accordance with is used to mean “in compliance with”: “The goods were delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract.”
- Tip: This phrase usually refers to compliance with rules, laws, or guidelines.
In accord with:
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The prepositional phrase in accord with is generally used to mean “in agreement with” or “consistent with”: “Counsel’s compensation was in accord with industry norms.”
- Tip: This phrase usually refers to a state of harmony between two entities or situations.
Rule: If you mean AGREEMENT, you need in accord with; if you mean COMPLIANCE, you need in accordance with.
Now in accord with the goals of this lesson, here are a few practice problems to test your understanding.
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