according
As stated by
According is the present participle of the verb accord, which is rarely used in tenses that require it.
However, according is used in the phrases according to and according as, which are normally considered to be compound prepositions.
Mention of a source
- sourcePoint of origin
- footnoteCitation at page bottom
- bibliographyList of cited works
- quotationCited passage or price
annotation · cross-reference · endnote · documentation · index · appendix · attribution · literature
Adhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- conformityAdherence to norms
- observanceKeeping of customs
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
harmony · consistency · agreement · obedience · uniformity · protocol · regulation · standards
Binding pact between nations
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- covenantBinding formal pledge
- contractEnforceable written agreement
settlement · understanding · deal · arrangement · compact · convention · charter · protocol
Foundation for logical argument
- rationaleStated basis for action
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- justificationReason proving rightness
groundwork · criteria · framework · reasoning · logic · methodology · parameters · specifications
citation
Mention of a source
- sourcePoint of origin
- footnoteCitation at page bottom
- bibliographyList of cited works
quotation · annotation · cross-reference · endnote · documentation · index · appendix · attribution · literature · archives
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- conformityAdherence to norms
- observanceKeeping of customs
alignment · harmony · consistency · agreement · obedience · uniformity · protocol · regulation · standards · guidelines
treaty
Binding pact between nations
contract · settlement · understanding · deal · arrangement · compact · convention · charter · protocol · stipulation
premise
Foundation for logical argument
- rationaleStated basis for action
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- foundationUnderlying support structure
justification · groundwork · criteria · framework · reasoning · logic · methodology · parameters · specifications · terms
accordingfirsthand
Without intermediary
unreported · unattributed · self-evident · eyewitness · unsubstantiated
accordingdiscordant
Lacking musical agreement
inconsistent · incompatible · contrary · conflicting · disagreeing
- according toAs stated by
- according to planProceeding as designed
- according to sources
- according to lawPermitted by statute
- according to whom
- according to hoyleBy established rules