Noun: obedience ow'bee-dee-un(t)s
- The act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behaviour with respect to another person
"The soldier's obedience to orders was exemplary";
- obeisance
- The trait of being willing to obey
"The dog's obedience made it a perfect family pet"
- Behaviour intended to please your parents
"their children were never very strong on obedience";
- respect
Derived forms: obediences
See also: disobedient, obedient
Type of: compliance, filial duty, flexibility, submission, tractability, tractableness
Antonym: disobedience
Encyclopedia: Obedience, chastity, poverty