adherence
[ ad-heer-uhns, -her- ]
Origin of adherence
1Other words from adherence
- non·ad·her·ence, noun
- pre·ad·her·ence, noun
Words that may be confused with adherence
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How to use adherence in a sentence
Dudley was reared in the sterile atmosphere of a religion which confined itself to ethical adherences.
Narcissus | Evelyn ScottThe object has been to keep the old family, and the old adherences, and the old acres together.
Cousin Henry | Anthony TrollopeSome of these adherences resembled pouches with holes, pumping the sea, disgorging vapour, and refilling themselves with water.
The Man Who Laughs | Victor Hugo
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