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| punctilio |
strict adherence to etiquette or formalities. [1/2 definitions] |
| racialism |
the adherence to or practice of racism. |
| republicanism |
adherence to the principles and constitutional forms of republican government. [1/2 definitions] |
| scholasticism |
strict adherence to traditional teachings, doctrines, and methodology. [1/2 definitions] |
| tract2 |
a brief essay or pamphlet, usu. on a religious or political topic, that is distributed to solicit support or adherence. |
| traditionalism |
adherence to traditional beliefs, values, and customs, esp. religious ones. |
| veracity |
adherence to truthfulness; honesty. [1/3 definitions] |
| Wahhabi |
a member of a Muslim sect, founded in the eighteenth century and now found mainly in Saudi Arabia, that believes in strict adherence to the Koran. |
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