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Adherence

//ədˈhɪɹ.əns// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A close physical union of two objects. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    faithful support for a cause or political party or religion wordnet
  3. 3
    Faithful support for some cause. countable, uncountable

    "Strict adherence to the rules is required."

  4. 4
    the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition wordnet
  5. 5
    An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.

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