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Definition of observance

the act of observing; taking a patient look
conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"

Similar Words: observation, watching, honoring, notice, ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion

Hyponyms: monitoring, sighting, stargazing, punctilio, mind, remark, circumstance, funeral, wedding, wedding ceremony, nuptials, hymeneals, pageant, pageantry, dedication, opening, commemoration, memorialization, memorialisation, military ceremony, initiation, induction, installation, exercise, fire walking, formality, formalities, Maundy

Derivational Morphology: watch, look on, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on, note, take note, keep, maintain, respect, honor, honour, abide by, detect, find, discover, notice, mention, remark, acknowledge, mark, celebrate

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