Definition of "observances" []

• Plural form of observance. (noun)

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• "Note 17: A full description of Federico's charitable support and religious observances is available in Vespasiano's Memoirs. back"
• "The solemn ceremony at the nation's most prominent burial ground was echoed in observances across the country, at simple soldiers 'gravestones and at war memorials."
• "The early church co-opted many practices and observances from the “pagans” in order to grow their numbers."