obedience
Example Sentences
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But isn’t there risk on the other side—on the side of obedience when a service member is unsure whether an order is lawful?
Fan culture is rooted in conformity, obedience, group identity and mob behavior, and its rise mirrors and models the spread of intolerant, authoritarian, aggressive tendencies in our politics and our communal life.
From New York Times
When the dogs board the bus, Mo does a small obedience drill, and passes out treats to reward good behavior.
From Washington Post
Raised illiterate and in obedience, these women aren’t accustomed to thinking about what they want, and “Women Talking” simply lets us watch as they puzzle out a course of action.
From Seattle Times
He pledged “unconditional reverence and obedience” to his successor, an effort to ease concerns over two competing pontiffs.
From Los Angeles Times
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