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Englishsz  #369141  Wed, 23 May 07 02:54 AM

He resigned of his own accord.

He resigned on his own accord.

He resigned with own accord.

Are these three sentenses correct?
  
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Clive  #369196  Wed, 23 May 07 06:10 AM

Hi,

He resigned of his own accord.

He resigned on his own accord.

He resigned with own accord.

Are these three sentences correct?

#1 is correct.   #2 is often said, and reasonably acceptable.   #3 is wrong.

Best wishes, Clive
  
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