ABIDANCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

abidance

noun

ə-ˈbī-dᵊn(t)s

Definition of abidance

as in adherence

the following of a custom, rule, or law the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels

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Relevance

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as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad

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Recent Examples of abidance Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission. — Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021 For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020 Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance. — The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abidance

Noun

As part of the settlement, Paramount agreed to the formation of an editorial oversight board that will monitor adherence to editorial independence from its owners and shareholders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
But any long-term solution will depend on the physical condition of its campus, its adherence to its original mission as a living memorial and the reliable, responsible and accountable governance of its leaders.

— E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

The Knicks enter 2026-27 with rare continuity, bringing back all five of last season’s starters and 10 of their top 11 players in terms of minutes per game.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Rather than frequent feature changes, Office 2024 Professional Plus emphasizes stability, predictable long-term support, and continuity.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

And anybody who tries to stop tech acceleration toward this maximal AI eat-the-world universe is threatening the continuation of humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Later on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is expected to show a continuation of price pressures.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The Orwellian parallels and Cold War overtones are strong on this particular planet, where a hive-mind entity enforces conformity through mass surveillance and zero-tolerance punishments.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
That sense of propriety was partly imposed upon him by his father, who, in covering up John’s misdeed, placed an albatross around his son’s neck, demanding his conformity to a narrow sort of principle.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Courts are closed In observance of California Native American Day, which is celebrated every year on the fourth Friday of September.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Groups of implicatures Grice identified three broad groups of implicatures generated through the observance, violation, or flouting of maxims in keeping with the cooperative principle.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of observance

Noun

Bringing domain controllers online before validating their integrity can restore the attacker’s persistence along with them.

— Robert Bobel, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
An attacker gains initial access, establishes persistence, escalates privileges, moves laterally and eventually achieves an objective such as data theft or disruption.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistence

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