Compliance and Obeisance

Compliance

Compliance noun - A bending to the authority or control of another.
Usage example: an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from his subordinates

Obeisance and compliance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obeisance" instead a noun "Compliance".

Nearby Words: compliant, complied, compliancy

Obeisance

Obeisance noun - The act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person.

Compliance and obeisance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compliance" instead a noun "Obeisance".
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