Abidance: meaning, definitions and examples

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abidance

 

[ əˈbaɪdəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

the act of accepting or obeying a rule or decision

Synonyms

adherence, compliance, observance

Examples of usage

  • Businesses must ensure abidance by the law.
  • She was praised for her strict abidance to company policies.
Context #2 | Noun

general

the act of conforming to or following something

Synonyms

loyalty, obedience, submission

Examples of usage

  • The abidance to traditions is important in this culture.
  • His abidance to the rules of the game is commendable.

Translations

Translations of the word "abidance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cumprimento

🇮🇳 पालन

🇩🇪 Einhaltung

🇮🇩 kepatuhan

🇺🇦 дотримання

🇵🇱 przestrzeganie

🇯🇵 遵守 (じゅんしゅ)

🇫🇷 respect

🇪🇸 cumplimiento

🇹🇷 riayet

🇰🇷 준수 (준수)

🇸🇦 التزام

🇨🇿 dodržování

🇸🇰 dodržiavanie

🇨🇳 遵守 (zūnshǒu)

🇸🇮 spoštovanje

🇮🇸 fylgni

🇰🇿 сақтау

🇬🇪 დაცვა

🇦🇿 riayət

🇲🇽 cumplimiento

Etymology

The word 'abidance' originated from the verb 'abide', which comes from Middle English and Old English roots. 'Abide' means to accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation. Over time, the noun 'abidance' evolved to specifically refer to the act of accepting or conforming to rules or decisions. The concept of abidance has been integral in legal systems, moral codes, and social norms throughout history, emphasizing the importance of adherence and obedience.

See also: abide.