Meaning of the word obedience in English

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obedience

US /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/
UK /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/
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Noun

1.

compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority

Example:
The dog showed perfect obedience to its owner's commands.
Children are expected to show obedience to their parents.
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