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adherence
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adherence
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adherence
/æd
ˈ
hirəns/
noun
adherence
/æd
ˈ
hirəns/
noun
Learner's definition of ADHERENCE
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noncount
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the act of adhering
especially
:
the act of doing what is required by a rule, belief, etc.
—
usually +
to
The school requires
adherence to
a strict dress code.
adherence to
religious laws
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