adherence — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A close physical union of two objects.

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2. Faithful support for some cause.

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   Examples

   Strict adherence to the rules is required.

   The project failed because of poor adherence to deadlines.

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   Religious adherence can shape a community’s culture.

3. An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.

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4. The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.

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Noun

1. faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

   Synonyms

   attachmentadhesion

   Broader terms

   support

   Examples

   attachment to a formal agenda

   adherence to a fat-free diet

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   the adhesion of Seville was decisive

2. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition

   Synonyms

   adhesivenessadhesionbond

   Broader terms

   stickiness

   Examples

   the mutual adhesiveness of cells

   a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion