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English
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Etymology
From Old French observance, from Latin observantia. Equivalent of observe + -ance.
Pronunciation
Noun
observance (countable and uncountable, plural observances)
- 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.
- (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- That which is to be observed.
- Reverence; homage.
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Translations
the custom of celebrating a holiday
observation or the act of watching
(religion) a rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church
- Bulgarian: обряд m (obrjad)
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French
Pronunciation
Noun
observance f (plural observances)
- observance
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