1. The act of abiding (enduring without yielding).
2. Acting according to certain accepted standards
3. The act of dwelling in a place

ETYM French observance, Latin observantia. Related to Observant.
1. The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; following the duties of.
2. 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.
3. Servile attention; sycophancy. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin respectus: cf. French respect. Related to Respect, Respite.
1. An attitude of admiration or esteem; SYN. esteem, regard.
2. (Usually preceded by 'in') A detail or point; SYN. regard.