obeisance (n.)

  1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

    [ Syn: bow , bow , bowing , bowing ]

  2. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

    [ Syn: obedience ]

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