Accords Word Meaning

Old English acordian, from Old French acorder ‘reconcile, be of one mind’, from Latin ad- ‘to’ + cor, cord- ‘heart’; influenced by concord

give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)

give

• the powers accorded to the head of state
• the national assembly accorded the General more power

(of a concept or fact) be harmonious or consistent with

be consistent with

• his views accorded well with those of Merivale

an official agreement or treaty

agreement or treaty

• opposition groups refused to sign the accord
• a peace accord