"unobservance" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- + observance. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|observance}} un- + observance Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unobservance (uncountable)
  1. Lack or neglect of observance. Tags: uncountable
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