observance

CEFRB2

/əbˈzɝvəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious tradition.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Observation or the act of watching.

Examples

  • It is a custom more honored in the breach than the observance.

  • Thou shalt keep this observance at the set time from days to days.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.

  2. The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

  3. A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.

More examples

In context

  • Thomas Merton was a monk in the Order of Cistertians of the Strict Observance.

Antonyms

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Strict blank of the speed limit is required to avoid tickets on this road.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Old French observance, from Latin observantia. Equivalent of observe + -ance.