Observance

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1. Noun

The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; -- usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties.

2. Noun

An act, ceremony, or rite, as of worship or respect; especially, a customary act or service of attention; a form; a practice; a rite; a custom.

3. Noun

Servile attention; sycophancy.

4. Noun

the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
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