obedience

Definition:the state or quality of being obedient.

synonyms: submission, subservience, deference.

• examples:Dogs may be able to understand far more words than a typical owner teaches them during obedience training.obedience is given to those who, in their hierarchical roles, demand it.Traditional armies drill unquestioning obedience into their grunts.The dogs must be mild mannered, know basic obedience commands, and enjoy meeting new people.