accord / accordance
The noun accord and the phrase in accordance with.
Accord means agreement, harmony, or a formal settlement; as a verb it means to grant. Use in accordance with to mean “in conformity with” a rule or request. Use according to to credit a source or report a claim. Do not use in accord to or in accordance to.
Examples
UseThe two sides reached an accord.
UseThe city acted in accordance with the statute.
UseAccording to the report, sales rose.
AvoidThe city acted in accordance to the statute.
In accord with is also correct and slightly lighter than in accordance with. Both beat as per.