All 7 Uses of

accord
in
The ABC Murders

You, I understand, went to the police of your own accord?
Chpt 7 *

own accord = own mind (voluntarily)

As soon as I heard of the shocking occurrence I perceived that my statement might be helpful and came forward accordingly.
Chpt 7 *

accordingly = in keeping with (the perception)

You did not, I think, go to the police of your own accord.†
Chpt 7

own accord = own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking)

I'll let nurse know and she'll arrange the dope accordingly.†
Chpt 18

accordingly = in keeping with or in agreement with what was just stated

Seems a methodical sort of chap, A.B.C...It will upset him if things don't go according to programme.†
Chpt 27

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

He made mysterious absences, talked very little, frowned to himself, and consistently refused to satisfy my natural curiosity as to the brilliance I had, according to him, displayed in the past.†
Chpt 32

He has no money left-he is worn out ....his feet lead him of his own accord to the police station.†
Chpt 34

own accord = own mind -- voluntarily (without anyone asking)

Definitions:

(1) (accord as in: according to, or in accord with)
in keeping with; or in agreement/harmony/unity with
This 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
(2) (accord as in: reached an accord)
an agreement

In 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).
(3) (accord as in: done of her own accord)
mind

This sense of accord is typically seen in the form own accord or one accord.
(4) (accord as in: accord her the respect deserved)
to give someone special treatment -- especially respect