Obedience

noun

/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/

Word Frequency: 7.9

Definitions

1.nounThe quality of being obedient.

"Obedience is essential in any army."

2.nounThe collective body of persons subject to any particular authority.

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

4.nounAny official position under an abbot's jurisdiction.

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