Ob*serv"a*ble (?), a. [L. observabilis: cf.F. observable.] Worthy or
capable of being observed; discernible; noticeable; remarkable. Sir. T.
Browne.
The difference is sufficiently observable.
Southey.
-- Ob*serv"a*ble*ness, n. -- Ob*serv"a*bly, adv.
Ob*serv"ance (?), n. [F. observance, L. observantia. See Observant.] 1.
The act or practice of observing or noticing with attention; a heeding
or keeping with care; performance; -- usually with a sense of
strictness and fidelity; as, the observance of the Sabbath is general;
the strict observance of duties.
It is a custom More honored in the breach than the observance.
Shak.
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.
At dances These young folk kept their observances.
Chaucer.
Use all the observance of civility.
Shak.
Some represent to themselves the whole of religion as consisting in
a few easy observances.
Rogers.
O I that wasted time to tend upon her, To compass her with sweet
observances!
Tennyson.