All 5 Uses of

accord
in
Killing Kennedy

Nothing, it seems, has gone according to plan.†
p. 12.2 *

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

At least a dozen Soviet ships have either been intercepted by U.S. warships or turned back of their own accord.†
p. 126.1 *

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

The intent of the killers, according to that same Mafia legend, was to implicate Bobby in the murder.†
p. 147.1

according to = as stated by; or in agreement with

According to FBI surveillance and the admissions of his good friend Ralph Abernathy, King has sex with prostitutes, hangers-on, and even other men's wives.†
p. 179.1

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