dictionary.pt

obedience

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɔbɨðiˈẽsjɐ/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.”

blind obediencestrict obediencein obedience todemand obedience