adherence

About 4.74 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A close physical union of two objects.
2. noun Faithful support for some cause.

   Strict adherence to the rules is required.

3. noun An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.
4. noun The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.

Similar words

adhesion adhesiveness attachment bond stickiness adhere bonding traction adhesive friction

Often followed by

to of and in is by was with or

Word family

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