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ob·serv·ance
 observance
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- pronunciation:
 b
zuhr
vns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
compliance or obedience.
The school demands strict observance of the rules.- synonyms:
- adherence, compliance, obedience
- antonyms:
- breach, nonobservance, violation
- similar words:
- accordance, conformity, execution, formality, observation
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| definition 2: |
celebration; keeping.
The banks will be closed in observance of the national holiday.- synonyms:
- celebration, keeping
- antonyms:
- nonobservance
- similar words:
- performance
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| definition 3: |
a particular rite; ritual; custom.
Prayer is a religious observance.- synonyms:
- custom, practice, rite, ritual
- similar words:
- celebration, ceremonial, ceremony, convention, exercise, formality, habit, service
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| definition 4: |
the process or an instance of watching; observation.
She did not notice his observance of her.- synonyms:
- observation
- similar words:
- discernment, espial, examination, scrutiny
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| related words: |
compliance, custom, mission, watch, worship |
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