observance
/əbˈzɜrvəns/
noun
- The act of following a law, rule, or custom.
- The school requires observance of the dress code at all times.
- Strict observance of traffic laws helps prevent accidents.
- His observance of the company's safety rules saved him from injury.
- A ceremony or celebration of a holiday or event.
- The town held a special observance for Memorial Day.
- The observance of Earth Day includes planting trees and cleaning parks.
- Many people attend religious observances during the winter holidays.
- The act of watching or noticing something carefully.
- Her observance of the children's behavior helped her understand their needs.
- The scientist's careful observance of the stars led to a new discovery.
- Through quiet observance, he learned the habits of the birds in the park.
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