Definition of 'obedience'

Noun

1. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
      Synonyms: obeisance
      Antonyms: disobedience noncompliance
2. the trait of being willing to obey
      Antonyms: disobedience
3. 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"
      Synonyms: respect

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