observance
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for observance, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of following a law, custom or rule.
Synonyms
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honouring
honoring
Antonyms
nonobservance
Etymology
Comes from Old French observance, from Latin observantia, and is equivalent to observe plus -ance.
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