observance
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noun \əb-ˈzər-vən(t)s\Definition of OBSERVANCE
1
a : a customary practice, rite, or ceremony <Sabbath observances> b : a rule governing members of a religious order
2
: an act or instance of following a custom, rule, or law <observance of the speed limits>
3
: an act or instance of watching
See Examples of OBSERVANCE
- <the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy>
- <observance of the smoking ban in public buildings>
First Known Use of OBSERVANCE
13th century
Related to OBSERVANCE
- Synonyms
- abidance, adherence, compliance, conformance, conformity, keeping, obedience, observation
- Antonyms
- breach, contravention, infraction, infringement, nonobservance, transgression, trespass, violation
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