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Observance

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observationnounThe act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
noticenoun(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
ceremonynounAn official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
watchingnounThe act of one who watches.
ceremonialnounOf, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
honoringnounconformity with law or custom or practice etc.
ceremonial occasionnouna formal event performed on a special occasion

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nonobservancenounThe failure to observe a custom, or to conform with a law

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WordDefinition
noticenoun(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
observationnounThe act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
watchingnounThe act of one who watches.
ceremonialnounOf, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
ceremonynounAn official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
ceremonial occasionnouna formal event performed on a special occasion
honoringnounconformity with law or custom or practice etc.
observenoun(archaic) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).
observernounOne who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.
observingnounobservation
regardnounOne's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
remarknounA casual observation, comment, or statement
viewingnounAn instance of viewing something.
commentnounA spoken or written remark.
realizationnounAn act of figuring out or becoming aware.
sightingnounThe act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.
practicenounRepetition of an activity to improve a skill.
effectivenoun(military) a soldier fit for duty
remembrancenounThe act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
realisationnoun(British spelling) Alternative spelling of realization. [The act of realizing, as:]

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