adherence

Definitions

The action or quality of sticking fast to a surface or substance.

The act of following or obeying a rule, belief, or standard.

Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or set of ideas.

Examples

Strict adherence to the safety protocols is mandatory for all employees working in the laboratory.

The patient's adherence to the prescribed medication regimen significantly improved his recovery time.

Synonyms

compliance observance conformity attachment fidelity devotion allegiance

Antonyms

noncompliance disregard defiance rebellion infraction detachment inconsistency