Difference between Observation and Observance

What is the difference between Observation and Observance?

Observation as a noun is the act of observing, and the fact of being observed. while Observance as a noun is the practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule

Observation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of observing, and the fact of being observed. The act of noting and recording some event; or the record of such noting. A remark or comment. A judgement based on observing.

Example sentence: Not observation of a duty but liberty itself is the pledge that assures fidelity.

Observance

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or ruleThe custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasionObservation or the act of watchingA rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church

Example sentence: To the house of a friend if you're pleased to retire, You must all things admit, you must all things admire; You must pay with observance the price of your treat, You must eat what is praised, and must praise what you eat.

We hope you now know whether to use Observation or Observance in your sentence.

Also read

Popular Articles