Obedience

/əˈbiː.dɪ.əns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of following rules or instructions; compliance with authority.

The dog's obedience to its owner made it easy to train.

The condition of being obedient; willingness to comply with the commands or directives of those in authority.

In the military, obedience to orders is crucial for maintaining order and discipline.

A principle in certain religious or moral doctrines that encourages adherents to submit to authority or laws.

The student showed obedience to the school's code of conduct.

From the Latin 'obedientia', meaning 'to obey'.

blind obedience

Following orders without question, often without consideration of the consequences.

in obedience to

Acting in accordance with a command or request.

obedience is better than sacrifice

It is better to do what you are told than to try to make up for your disobedience with gifts or acts.

obey

To comply with the command, direction, or request of someone.

obedient

Willing to obey.

To toe the line

In school, if you want to avoid trouble, you have to toe the line.

Follow the rules

He always follows the rules so he can stay out of the principal's office.