In accordance with
Under and in accordance with are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Under" instead a preposition phrase "In accordance with".
Under
Under adverb - In or to a lower place.
In accordance with and under are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In accordance with" instead a preposition "Under".
Both terms in one sentence
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Kesselring defended himself by noting the killing of civilians had been entirely legal under Wehrmacht law at the time (which he was acting in accordance with, no less), and even claimed that it had been morally justified.
Source: Characters / Nazi Germany -
This is initially just a case of Balancing Death's Books in accordance with his death-worshiping religion, but by the time of their parting he clearly bears her affection and even offers to take her under his wing.
Source: Hitman with a Heart -
Clan Wolf (In Exile) had this forced on them, they sought to protect the Inner Sphere from Crusader aggression (under orders and in accordance with the Warden philosophy) but then the Jade Falcons came along, cheated to win the Refusal War and then had the Warden Wolves Abjured without a Trial.
Source: Tabletop Game / BattleTech
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