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  1. 1. n. Obedience. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. Obedience. [Obs.] Chaucer. 2. A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy. Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance unto the king. 1 Kings i. 16. Source: webster
  6. 6. n:100 n bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting n the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person Source: ecdict

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