Prepositional phrase collocation (expressing compliance).

To signal that an action adheres to established guidelines, regulations, or formal instructions.

Legal documents, official contracts, policy manuals, institutional directives.

Professional/business settings, legal environments, academic/academic‑type writing where strict adherence is required.

in accordance with

in accordance with

in compliance with; pursuant to (legal); according to (source of info).

• regulations
• guidelines
• procedures
• the law
• standards
• instructions
• protocols.

• according to
• as per
• in line with

Using ‘to’ after ‘in accordance’, e.g., *in accordance to* instead of correctly using a preposition such as ‘with’ or an alternative like ‘as per’.

in compliance with, as per, in keeping with (more informal), pursuant to (legal usage).

Do not confuse this phrase with the adverbial use of ‘according to’, which refers to source information rather than adherence; maintain distinction between informational and regulatory contexts.

• pursuant to
• in compliance with
• as stipulated by

Carries bureaucratic tone indicating strict enforcement; often used in formal documents where non‑compliance carries penalties or disciplinary action.

Creates an authoritative impression that actions are aligned with official standards, signaling responsibility and accountability.

We act in accordance with the guidelines.

This prepositional phrase is used to indicate strict adherence to rules, regulations, or guidelines, often in formal or legal contexts.

following → as per → strictly in accordance with