adherence
n.the act of sticking to a rule, plan, or belief. You use this word when someone follows instructions or stays loyal to a cause.
n.the action of sticking to a rule, plan, or belief; compliance with a standard or loyalty to a cause.
“Her strict adherence to the diet helped her lose weight.”
“The doctor praised the patient's adherence to the daily medication schedule.”
“Success in the project depended less on technical skill and more on the team's unwavering adherence to the agreed timeline.”
Typically followed by the preposition 'to'.
“Previous research has found that stronger adherence to LS7 is associated with better cognitive performance, healthier brains, and a lower risk of dementia.”
“Also, given the apparent lack of adherence to some current rules, a call for tightened guidance could appear appropriate.”
From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.