Obedient
/əˈbiːdiənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to authority.
The soldier was obedient to his commanding officer's orders.
Forms
- obediently
- obedience
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe parties who comply strictly with terms or orders; clarity in specifying the scope of obedience can prevent disputes.
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