According to the contract synonym
Contract definition, an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified. See more. “According to…” and “in accordance with…” Posted on March 13, 2012 by barnabyharward Although these phrases are often used interchangeably they have slightly different meanings, so we should be careful how we use them. privity of contract noun. a principle that states that a contract can only give rights to or force obligations on someone if they are a party to the contract