Noun Definition

obedience

1.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):respect

Category: General

2.Definition: the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

Related Noun(s):obeisance

Category: General

3.Definition: the trait of being willing to obey

Category: General