Association & Compliance: English Vocabulary List

used to discuss the relationship or rights of parties involved in a legal matter or contract

"As between us, it's fine."

"The contract clearly outlined the responsibilities as between the landlord and the tenant regarding property maintenance."

used to indicate accordance with a particular standard, rule, or instruction

"As per your request I have sent the file."

"As per your request I have attached the documents to this email for your review."

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another

"He succeeded at the expense of his health."

"He achieved success at the expense of his health because he worked too hard."

in agreement with a particular standard, guideline, or objective

"His views are in alignment with mine."

"The company goals are in alignment with our personal values and beliefs about sustainability."

in partnership with a particular person, organization, or entity

"The event is in association with the museum."

"The concert was organized in association with a local charity that helps homeless children."

in harmony with a particular idea, principle, or concept

"The data is in coherence with the theory."

"His statement was not in coherence with the evidence presented during the trial."

together with something else

"The drug works in combination with exercise."

"The medicine works best in combination with regular exercise and a healthy diet."

used to covey that two or more people or things are working together to achieve a common goal

"He acted in concert with his partner."

"The two companies are working in concert with each other to develop a new product."

in agreement with something else, indicating that two or more things are happening simultaneously

"His plan in concurrence with mine."

"The scientist's findings were in concurrence with previous research, strengthening the overall validity of the hypothesis."

in combination or partnership with another

"The event is in conjunction with the festival."

"The event is being organized in conjunction with the local government and several businesses."

used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

"He was arrested in connection with the crime."

"The police arrested two men in connection with the robbery that happened last week."

in alignment with a particular idea, principle, or concept

"He lives in harmony with nature."

"We should live in harmony with nature and protect the environment for future generations."

in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

"In keeping with the theme."

"In keeping with the festive spirit, the entire neighborhood decorated their houses with colorful lights and ornaments."

with a similar attitude, mindset, or intention as a particular concept or principle

"He acted in the spirit of cooperation."

"In the spirit of cooperation we have decided to accept their proposal and work together."

following a specific rule, command, or authority

"In obedience to the law he stopped."

"In obedience to the law they paid all of their taxes on time every year."

in addition to or along with

"He came together with his brother."

"Together with his team he developed a new software program that revolutionized the industry."