obedience
Example Sentences
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But isn’t there risk on the other side—on the side of obedience when a service member is unsure whether an order is lawful?
"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise people," she says.
From BBC
The abruptness of the about-face is almost shocking, despite the long history of all these people shaming themselves with their groveling obedience to the former reality TV host turned politician.
From Salon
Murderbot fakes its obedience and robotic demeanor until it can find someplace better to be.
From Salon
The works of Hannah Arendt on totalitarianism and obedience are essential readings as well, especially her classic book On the Origins of Totalitarianism.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
