1. the act or practice of following orders, rules, or laws; compliance with authority

Examples

• The soldiers showed complete obedience to their commanding officer.
• Children are expected to show obedience to their parents and teachers.
• The dog’s obedience training helped it learn basic commands.
• Citizens must show obedience to the law.
• Her obedience to company policies earned her a promotion.
• The monk took a vow of obedience to his religious order.