obedience
/ə'bi:djəns/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act or practice of obeying: The state or quality of being compliant with commands, laws, or the will of an authority figure.
- Dutiful or submissive behavior: Conduct characterized by yielding to the instructions or control of another person.
- A sphere of authority (ecclesiastical): In a religious context, especially within certain Christian orders, a district or community under the jurisdiction of a specific superior.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The dog's obedience to its owner's commands was impressive.
- Soldiers are trained to act with immediate obedience.
- The monk was transferred to a different obedience within the order.
Advanced Usage
- In obedience to: As a result of following a command, rule, or instruction.
- The document was sealed in obedience to the court's order.
- Passive obedience: Unquestioning or unenthusiastic compliance, often without personal agreement.
- The staff showed only passive obedience to the new, unpopular policy.
Variants and Related Words
- Obedient (adj): Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests.
- She was an obedient student who always followed the rules.
- Obediently (adv): In a manner that shows obedience.
- The children lined up obediently.
Synonyms
- Compliance: The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
- Submission: The action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person.
- Deference: Humble submission and respect.
Related Phrases
- Blind obedience: Unquestioning obedience without thought or consideration.
- The cult leader demanded blind obedience from his followers.
Noun
- behavior intended to please your parents
- their children were never very strong on obedience
- he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes
- the trait of being willing to obey
- the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person