C1nounformalpoliticslaw
US/əˈkɔːrd/
UK/əˈkɔːd/
a formal agreement between countries or groups, or a state of agreeing with someone
In context
The two countries signed a peace accord after years of conflict.
The members spoke with one accord and rejected the new rules.
He left the company of his own accord, not because he was asked.
Words that go with accord
noun + noun
- peace accordThe peace accord ended the civil war.
noun + preposition
- of his own accordThe child apologized of his own accord.
- in accord withThe decision is in accord with the law.
- with one accordWith one accord, the crowd stood up.
verb + noun
- reach an accordThe two sides reached an accord on trade.
- sign an accordLeaders will sign the accord next week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
on his own accordCorrect: of his own accord