obedience

Definition

  • noun: an act or instance of obeying
see also: obedient

Examples

  • Students are expected to act 'in obedience to' the rules of the school. [=are expected to obey the rules of the school]

  • He's been taking his dog to 'obedience' classes/school/training.

  • blind/unquestioning 'obedience'