Other Word Forms
- nonadherence noun
- preadherence noun
Etymology
Origin of adherence
Example Sentences
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Part of the problem was the market’s strict adherence to ancient traditions.
Policymakers argue that key inputs to such rules are highly uncertain and constantly changing, making mechanical adherence risky.
From Barron's
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority then opened an investigation into Ticketmaster’s adherence to consumer protection laws.
From Los Angeles Times
The Yautja are a ruthless culture whose warriors take pride in hunting alone, and Dek’s stubborn adherence to those rules, even as an outcast, is nearly his undoing.
From Salon
The group also affirmed its adherence to "the law, rules of conduct and military discipline during wartime".
From Barron's
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