Observance
Observance noun - The following of a custom, rule, or law.
Precedent and observance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Precedent" instead a noun "Observance".
Precedent
Precedent noun - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time.
Observance and precedent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Observance" instead a noun "Precedent".
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Precedent and Observance. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/observance/precedent
Observance & Precedent. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/observance/precedent>.
Precedent or Observance. 2016. Accessed August 09, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/observance/precedent.
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