OBSERV'ANCE, n. s as z. 1. The act of observing; the act of keeping or adhering to in practice; performance; as the observance of rules, rites, ceremonies or laws.Love rigid honesty, and strict observance of impartial laws.2. Respect; ceremonial reverence in practice.To do observance on the morn of May.3. Performance of rites, religious ceremonies or external service.Some represent to themselves the whole of religion as consisting in a few easy observances.4. Rule of practice; thing to be observed.5. Observation; attention. [Little used.]6. Obedient regard or attention.Having had experience of his fidelity and observance abroad. [Not used.]
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