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Definition of observance
1a : a customary practice, rite, or ceremony Sabbath observancesb : 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
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Examples of observance in a Sentence
the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy
observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
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Supporters of Liu Xiaobo are gathering worldwide to mark the traditional Chinese observance of the seventh day after his death.
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Holiday closing The East Chicago Public Library system will be closed Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.
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Holiday closing The East Chicago Public Library system will be closed Tuesday in observance of Independence Day.
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The killing rattled a Muslim community in the midst of celebrating Ramadan, a month of religious observance in which adherents fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days.
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The man was wearing traditional clothing for Ramadan observances.
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Vogel was one of eight Senate Republicans to vote for him in 2013, while Reeves was one of 12 who, in observance of Senate custom on judicial votes, left the chamber instead of voting against him.
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Saturday, June 10, 2017, is a free-entry day at U.S. national forests and at Washington State Parks in observance of National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthful and active outdoor fun.
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A new parade unit made it first appearance in Tuesday's Memorial day observance, formed by members of Fred Schmidt Post 20, The American Legion.
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First Known Use of observance
13th century
OBSERVANCE Defined for English Language Learners
observance
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: the practice of following a custom, rule, law, etc.
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: an act that is part of a ceremony or ritual
OBSERVANCE Defined for Kids
observance
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1 : an established practice or ceremony religious observances
2 : an act of following a custom, rule, or law Careful observance of the speed limit is a wise idea.
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