Both Uses of
observance
in
The Da Vinci Code
- The only reason he postponed your arrest was to run this observance in hopes you did something that made his case stronger.†
Chpt 15-16 *
- The altar boy hesitated, well acquainted with Father Knowles' deep observance of church tradition… and, more importantly, with his foul temper when anything cast this time-honored shrine in anything but favorable light.†
Chpt 83-84
Definition:
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(observance) conformity with law or custom or practice
or:
taking part in a ritual -- such as celebrating a holiday