The process or condition of adhering.
Faithful attachment; devotion: "Adherence to the rule of law . . . is a very important principle" (William H. Webster).
adherence ad·her·ence (ād-hǐr'əns, -hěr'-) n. The extent to which the patient continues the agreed-upon mode of treatment under limited supervision when faced with conflicting demands, as distinguished from compliance or maintenance.