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    Acato (en. I abide)

    /aˈkato/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of obeying or complying with an authority.
    The compliance with laws is fundamental for an organized society.
    El acato de las leyes es fundamental para una sociedad organizada.
    Respect for norms or instructions received.
    His compliance with the rules of the game was exemplary.
    Su acato a las reglas del juego fue ejemplar.
    Acceptance of decisions made by a superior.
    His compliance with his superior was immediate and unquestioning.
    El acato de su superior fue inmediato y sin cuestionamientos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'acatus', which means 'fulfilled' or 'obeyed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give heed
    To obey or show respect to an order.
    dar acato
    blind obedience
    Obedience without questioning orders.
    acato ciego
    obedience to authority
    Obedience to the decisions of a figure of power.
    acato de la autoridad

    Related Words

    compliance
    Act of complying or submitting to an authority.
    acatamiento
    obedience
    Fulfillment of what is ordered.
    obediencia
    submission
    State of one who submits to the will of another.
    sumisión

    Slang Meanings

    Absolute obedience, sometimes sarcastically.
    He did it out of compliance, although he didn't agree.
    Lo hizo por acato, aunque no estaba de acuerdo.
    Compliance among friends, a form of joking.
    He told me to be quiet, but I just smiled in compliance.
    Me mandó a callar, pero yo solo sonreí en acato.