1. Noun
The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint or control.
2. Noun
Words or actions denoting submission to authority; dutifulness.
3. Noun
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.
4. Noun
A cell (or offshoot of a larger monastery) governed by a prior.
5. Noun
One of the three monastic vows.
6. Noun
The written precept of a superior in a religious order or congregation to a subject.
7. Noun
behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
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