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1
the following of a custom, rule, or law
- the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy
- observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
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an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
- some religions require very specific observances on holy days
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3
a state of being aware
- if you've been doing any significant housecleaning, it has escaped my observance
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