noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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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6. 6
   The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband. countable, uncountable

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attachmentacceptanceaccordanceaccretionacquittalacquittance

Example

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"He did everything in adherence to the same mold."

Etymology

From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.

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