obedience

Definitions

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

The action or practice of obeying.

Examples

The dog was trained to show complete obedience to its owner's commands.

Strict obedience to the safety regulations is required for all employees in the laboratory.

The young soldier was praised for his unwavering obedience during the difficult mission.

Synonyms

compliance submission acquiescence dutifulness observance conformity docility

Antonyms

disobedience defiance rebellion insubordination mutiny noncompliance resistance