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- Dictionaryo·be·di·ence/əˈbēdēəns/
noun
- 1. compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority: "children were taught to show their parents obedience"
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The meaning of OBEDIENCE is an act or instance of obeying. How to use obedience in a sentence.
Obedience is behavior that's respectful and mindful of rules and laws. Parents, teachers, and cops all appreciate obedience. If you have a dog, you might have taken it to obedience school. Trainers help teach dogs obedience — obeying commands and showing good behavior.
OBEDIENCE definition: 1. the fact that people or animals do what they are told to do: 2. the fact that people or animals…. Learn more.
the act or practice of obeying; dutiful or submissive compliance: Military service demands obedience from its members. Synonyms: subservience, deference, submission. a sphere of authority or jurisdiction, especially ecclesiastical. Chiefly Ecclesiastical.
noun. /əˈbiːdiəns/ [uncountable] the fact of doing what you are told to do or of being willing to obey. blind/complete/unquestioning/total obedience. obedience to somebody/something He has acted in obedience to the law. opposite disobedience. Take your English to the next level.
the condition or quality of being obedient. 2. the act or an instance of obeying; dutiful or submissive behaviour. 3. the authority vested in a Church or similar body. 4. the collective group of persons submitting to this authority. See also passive obedience. Collins English Dictionary.
OBEDIENCE meaning: 1. the fact that people or animals do what they are told to do: 2. the fact that people or animals…. Learn more.
