01 n. The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint o…
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The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint or control.“Government must compel the obedience of individuals.” — Ames.
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Words or actions denoting submission to authority; dutifulness.
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A following; a body of adherents; as, the Roman Catholic obedience, or the whole body of persons who submit to the authority of the pope.(Eccl.)