obedience

UK /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ US /oʊˈbidiəns/
noun 4

Definitions

noun

1

The quality of being obedient.

Obedience is essential in any army.

February 24, 1823, Thomas Jefferson, letter to Mr. Edward Everett Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.

2

The collective body of persons subject to any particular authority.

3

A written instruction from the superior of an order to those under him.

4

Any official position under an abbot's jurisdiction.

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