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/əbˈzɜːvəns/ · ob-ser-vance
noun
- The practice of complying with a law, custom, command, or rule. The observance of traffic laws is crucial for public safety.
- The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion. The observance of Christmas is a cherished tradition for many families.
noun
- Observation or the act of watching. The observance of the stars in the night sky is a popular hobby among astronomers.
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Did you know? The word 'observance' has been used in various contexts, including in the title of a 1940 film, 'The Great Dictator', where the character of Adenoid Hynkel is depicted as a dictator who demands strict observance of his rules.