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- When you marry, and want a house of your own, the land will be divided fairly, according to the courts.†
Chpt 1.2 *
- Accordingly, the very next week, Albert Tovesky took his daughter, pale and tearful, down the river to the convent.†
Chpt 2.7
- The boys with one accord looked away from old Pierre to the red church on the hill, with the gold cross flaming on its steeple.†
Chpt 4.6 *
Definitions:
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(accord as in: according to, or in accord with) in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity withThis meaning of accord is often seen in the form according to or accordingly where it can take on more specific meanings. For example:
- "According to Kim, ..." -- as stated by
- "To each according to her ability." -- based upon
- "Points are scored according to how well they perform." -- depending upon
- "The dose is calculated according to body weight." -- in proportion to
- "We got a flat tire. Accordingly, I pulled to the side of the road." -- because of what was just said; or as a result
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(accord as in: reached an accord) an agreementIn this sense, accord can refer to a formal agreement (such as one written between two countries) or an informal agreement (such as an unvoiced consensus about what should be done).
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(accord as in: done of her own accord) mindThis sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
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(accord as in: accord her the respect deserved) to give someone special treatment -- especially respect
- (5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)