に即して・に則って・に則り: the difference
に即してN1
Meaning
In line with, Based on, In accordance with
Past papers
Example
映画は実情に即して制作されたものだ。
The movie was made in line with actual circumstances.
に則って・に則りN1
Meaning
According to, In accordance with, Based on, In line with
Past papers
Example
全ての犯罪者は、法に則って裁かれるべきである。
All criminals should be tried in accordance with the law.
How to tell them apart
「に則って」: the standard is a fixed one, such as laws, rules, precedent or tradition, to be followed strictly.
「に即して」: the standard is a living one, such as reality, facts, changing times or the actual situation, so you stay true to real conditions.