observance
IPA: ʌbzˈɝvʌns
noun
- The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.
- The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.
- Observation or the act of watching.
- (religion) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.
- That which is to be observed.
- Reverence; homage.
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Examples of "observance" in Sentences
- The community gathered in observance of the annual remembrance day
- Her strict observance of the rules made her a trusted leader
- The festival was marked by the observance of various cultural traditions
- In observance of Earth Day, many residents participated in a cleanup effort
- Their observance of the holiday included special ceremonies and community service
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