abidance

abid·ance

noun \ə-ˈbī-d^ən(t)s\

Definition of ABIDANCE

1

: an act or state of abiding : continuance

2

: compliance <abidance by the rules>

Examples of ABIDANCE

1. <the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels>
2. <the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad>

First Known Use of ABIDANCE

1647

Related to ABIDANCE

Synonyms: observance, adherence, compliance, conformance, conformity, keeping, obedience, observation

Antonyms: breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation

Related Words: deference, honor, regard, respect, upholding; accession, acquiescence, submission, surrender; attendance, attention, heed, notice

Near Antonyms: brush-off, disregard, ignoring; delinquency, dereliction, forgetting, neglect, overlooking; offense (or offence), sin, wrong; challenge, defiance, flouting, rebellion

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