obedient
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OBEDIENT
[more obedient; most obedient]
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willing to do what someone tells you to do or to follow a law, rule, etc.
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willing to obey
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opposite disobedient
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obedient to the law
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an obedient child/dog
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blind/unquestioning obedience
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Students are expected to act in obedience to the rules of the school. [=are expected to obey the rules of the school]
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He's been taking his dog to obedience classes/school/training.
— obediently
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The children stood obediently in line.
