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obedience

The correct spelling is obedience.

How to pronounce obedience

/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/
noun

IPA: /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/

Say it like: Obe-dee-nse

The correct spelling is obedience. The quality of being obedient. For example: "Obedience is essential in any army."

Usage Examples

Obedience is essential in any army.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The quality of being obedient.
  2. 2.The collective body of persons subject to any particular authority.
  3. 3.A written instruction from the superior of an order to those under him.
  4. 4.Any official position under an abbot's jurisdiction.

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