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Observance

/əˈbzɜrvəns/
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(noun) The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

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.
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The strict ____ of safety protocols is essential to prevent accidents in the high-risk laboratory.

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