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Rule "as per (as, in accordance with) "

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: as per (as, in accordance with)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool because its category is not active by default
Message: Business jargon meaning <suggestion>in accordance with</suggestion>. Replace with <suggestion>as</suggestion> or modify the sentence.
Category: Plain English (ID: PLAIN_ENGLISH)
Link: https://grammarist.com/usage/as-per/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • As per usual, he came late to work.
    Correction suggestion: In accordance with, As
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • As usual, he came late to work.
ID: AS_PER [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-22 22:33:09 +0100)