adherence
nounThe act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
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Clear all filtersThe act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
Following a winding or indirect route; also indirect in expression or action.
The act of following a request, rule, or requirement.
Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
Following an established habit or usual practice.
Following usual practice
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An attempt to match or surpass a model through imitation.
A group of companions, assistants, or attendants surrounding a person.
Changing by a constant proportional factor over equal intervals, or relating to a quantity expressed with an exponent.
Involving a constant proportional factor
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Not following a reasonable or consistent line of reasoning.
Not logically consistent
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Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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Indirect or following a longer, less straightforward course.
Following another person's ideas uncritically.
Following later in time or order.
Following an organized method or plan.
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