Subserviently
/səbˈsɜːrviəntli/
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- (adv.) In a manner that is submissively obedient or excessively compliant to authority, often implying a lack of autonomy.
The witness answered subserviently to all questions posed by the prosecutor.
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Often used to describe conduct or demeanor in legal contexts where hierarchy or authority is emphasized, highlighting the subordinate position of a party.
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