observance
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Synonyms: observancy, observant, observable, observances, unobservance, reservance, inobservance, observanda, observants
Antonyms: observancy, observant, observable, observances, unobservance, reservance, inobservance, observanda, observants
Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.
Noun
- The practice of [[complying]] with a [[law]], [[custom]], [[command]] or [[rule]].
- The custom of [[celebrating]] a [[holiday]] or similar [[occasion]].
- [[observation|Observation]] or the act of [[watching]].
- {{lb|en|religion}} A [[rule]] [[governing]] a [[religious]] [[order]], especially in the [[Roman Catholic]] [[church]].
- That which is to be observed.
- [[reverence|Reverence]]; [[homage]].
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