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observance
[ uhb-zur-vuhns ]
/ ÉbĖzÉr vÉns /
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Origin of observance
OTHER WORDS FROM observance
preĀ·obĀ·servĀ·ance, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH observance
observance , observationWords nearby observance
obsequies, obsequious, obsequiousness, obsequy, observable, observance, observant, observation, observational, observation car, observation post
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How to use observance in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for observance
observance
/ (ÉbĖzÉĖvÉns) /
noun
recognition of or compliance with a law, custom, practice, etc
the act of such recognition
a ritual, ceremony, or practice, esp of a religion
observation or attention
the degree of strictness of a religious order or community in following its rule
archaic respectful or deferential attention
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