Referring to documents and sources of law

Whenever we refer to either particular sources of law (e.g. acts, regulations, ordinances, etc.) or other legal documents (e.g. contracts, wills, statements, etcc.), we may use several prepositions and expressions.

Under, as per and pursuant to can be used for sources law and legal documents, as well, e.g. ‘Under / As per / Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement, termination is only possible by giving at least 15 days’ notice.’ or

‘Under / As per / Pursuant to the Hungarian Civil Code, consideration shall be indicated in writing in a sale and purchase agreement.’

Both parties must perform their obligations under the contract.

The buyer shall pay by monthly instalments pursuant to / as per Appendix 1.

According to and in accordance with, however, are used slightly differently, rather to refer to the various sources of information or law, e.g. ‘17 (1) This regulation has effect for the purpose of ensuring that the commercial agent is, after termination of the agency contract, indemnified in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (5) below or compensated for damage in accordance with paragraphs (6) and (7) below.

Nevertheless, in accordance with (but not according to!) can be found in many contracts.

The judge or court, according to the facts and documents, shall deliver a judgment.