obedience
nounfeminine/ɔbɨðiˈẽsjɐ/medium
o·be·di·ên·ci·a
Definition
The act or quality of obeying; compliance with commands, laws, or the will of another.
The soldier acted in obedience to his orders.
The dog's obedience was impressive.
Common collocations
blind obediencestrict obediencein obedience todemand obedience
Etymology
Do latim 'obedientia'.