Definition of Observance

the act of conforming to situations and following rules

Examples of Observance in a sentence

Good students are in observance of the classroom rules by raising their hand to answer a question, speaking politely to others and keeping their hands and feet to themselves.  🔊

Their observance of silence resulted in the hush of the surrounding people until everyone was quiet in remembrance of the deceased man.  🔊

When the visitors entered the foreign country, they followed every traffic rule and ordinance due to their observance of the laws.  🔊

Once the exchange students become acclimated to the country’s culture, their observance of the traditions and customs will take place.  🔊

The CEO attributed her rise in the company ladder to her observance of the company’s procedures and advancement in the company’s technology.  🔊

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