に従したがい

expression

in accordance with; according to

Used to indicate that an action or state follows a rule, instruction, custom, or natural consequence. Often used in formal or written contexts.

• 法ほう律りつに従したがい、罰ばっ金きんが科かせられた。

  A fine was imposed in accordance with the law.

• 先せん生せいの指し示じに従したがい、実じっ験けんを進すすめた。

  We proceeded with the experiment according to the teacher's instructions.