Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being observant; attention to detail

“The hotel’s commitment to quality reflected its observancy of cleanliness and service.”

2. noun

a monastery or convent subject to the rule of a mother church; a dependent house of a religious order

“The abbey was a notable example of observancy in the region, with its beautiful architecture and strict adherence to its order’s rule.”

3. noun

a condition or situation of being subject to the authority or control of another

“The observancy of the local community to the church’s teachings was a remarkable sight to behold.”