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adherence
noun ad·her·ence \-ˈhir-ən(t)s\
: the act of adhering; especially : the act of doing what is required by a rule, belief, etc.
Full Definition of ADHERENCE
1
: the act, action, or quality of adhering
2
: steady or faithful attachment : fidelity
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First Known Use of ADHERENCE
1531
Related to ADHERENCE
- Antonyms
- unsticking
ADHERENCE Defined for Kids
adherence
noun ad·her·ence \ad-ˈhir-əns\
Definition of ADHERENCE for Kids
: the act of doing what is required by <adherence to the terms of a contract>
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