Observance vs. Observant — What's the Difference?

The practice of observing the requirements of law, morality, or ritual

Quick to notice or perceive things

The action of watching or noticing something

Adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism

Respect; deference

A member of a branch of the Franciscan order that followed a strict rule.

The act or practice of observing or complying with a law, custom, command, or rule.

Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive

The act or custom of keeping or celebrating a holiday or other ritual occasion.

Diligent in observing a law, custom, duty, or principle

A customary rite or ceremony.

Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

The act of watching; observation

Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.

Roman Catholic Church The rule governing a religious order.

Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); - with of, as, to be observant of rules.

The custom of celebrating a holiday or similar occasion.

One who observes forms and rules.

Observation or the act of watching.

A sycophantic servant.

(religion) A rule governing a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic church.

An Observantine.

That which is to be observed.

Paying close attention especially to details

Reverence; homage.

Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding or keeping with care; performance; - usually with a sense of strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general; the strict observance of duties.

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs;

An act, ceremony, or rite, as of worship or respect; especially, a customary act or service of attention; a form; a practice; a rite; a custom.

Servile attention; sycophancy.

The act of observing; taking a patient look

A formal event performed on a special occasion;

The act of noticing or paying attention;

Conformity with law or custom or practice etc.