observance

Einhaltung, Befolgung

Das Befolgen eines Gesetzes, einer Regel, einer Vereinbarung oder eines Brauchs.

In einfachem Englisch: The practice of following a law, rule, agreement, or custom.

• Observance of the rules is required.
• The agreement demands full observance by both sides.
• Her religious observance includes a weekly day of rest.

So benutzt man es: observance of something (Strict observance of safety rules is essential.)

Synonyme: compliance, adherence

Gegenteile: violation, noncompliance

Häufige Wendungen: strict observance, observance of rules, religious observance

Begehung, Feier

Das Begehen eines besonderen Tages mit Zeremonien, Feiern oder anderen traditionellen Aktivitäten.

In einfachem Englisch: The practice of marking a special day with ceremonies, celebrations, or other traditional activities.

• The observance begins with a prayer.
• Local families joined the annual observance of the holiday.
• Schools are closed in observance of the national day of remembrance.

So benutzt man es: in observance of something (The office is closed in observance of the holiday.)

Synonyme: commemoration, celebration

Häufige Wendungen: annual observance, holiday observance, in observance of

Ritus, religiöser Brauch

Eine Regel, ein Brauch oder eine religiöse Handlung, deren Befolgung oder Ausführung erwartet wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A rule, custom, or religious activity that people are expected to follow or carry out.

• The evening prayer is an important observance.
• They keep several traditional observances during the festival.
• Daily observances shape life in the monastery.

Synonyme: ritual, custom, practice

Häufige Wendungen: religious observance, traditional observance, daily observance

Beobachtung

Das aufmerksame Beobachten einer Person oder Sache.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of watching someone or something carefully.

• His quiet observance made the visitors nervous.
• Careful observance of the birds revealed their feeding habits.
• She learned much through close observance of daily life.

So benutzt man es: observance of someone/something (Her careful observance of the visitors revealed their unease.)

Synonyme: observation, watching

Häufige Wendungen: close observance, careful observance, observance of something