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observance
Observance (noun) means the act of following a law, custom or rule.
noun
1
The act of following a law, custom or rule.
2
The way a holiday or special occasion is marked or celebrated.
3
The act of watching or noticing something.
4
A rule that governs a religious order, particularly within the Roman Catholic Church.
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Etymology
Comes from Old French observance, from Latin observantia, and is equivalent to observe plus -ance.
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nonobservance
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What is the meaning of observance?
"observance" (noun) means the act of following a law, custom or rule.
What is another word for observance?
Other words for "observance" include observation, ceremony, notice, honouring, honoring, watching.
What is the opposite of observance?
The opposite of "observance" is nonobservance.
What are the different meanings of observance?
"observance" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of following a law, custom or rule; 2. The way a holiday or special occasion is marked or celebrated; 3. The act of watching or noticing something.
