All 9 Uses of

accord

in

White: The Great Pursuit

Scattered riots had started just this morning, according to the news.†
Chpt 1 *

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

That according to the Book of History, Elyon is father, son, and spirit.†
Chpt 2

They had forced the albinos to walk most of the way, carrying their chains, and they had fallen asleep almost immediately, according to Soren.†
Chpt 8

More importantly, according to Thomas, he could affect history by depositing thoughts into Carlos s mind and by learning his intentions.†
Chpt 24

Getting Chelise out of her own accord might be far more difficult.†
Chpt 27 *

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

According to Soren, he'd done well, then knocked himself out to spare himself the pain.†
Chpt 42

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

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
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)