Definitions of observance

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

2. the act of observing; taking a patient look

3. Servile attention; sycophancy.

4. 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.

5. The act of keeping, or of paying attention to, laws or customs; as, the observance of the Sabbath; an act performed in token of worship or respect.

6. Act of observing: performance: attention: that which is to be observed: rule of practice.

7. Act of observing; performance; something to be observed; rule; custom.

8. The act of observing, as a custom.

9. The act of observing; performance; performance of rites; thing to be observed; obedient regard.

10. Performance; rule of practice; ceremonial reverence in practice; performance of religious rites and ceremonies.