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obeisance

o·bei·sance [ ō báyss'nss, ə báyss'nss ] (plural o·bei·sanc·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. respectful gesture: a gesture of respect or deference, e.g. a bow of the head ( formal )

2. respectful behavior: the attitude or behavior of somebody who pays respect or homage to somebody or something

[14th century. < Old French< obeir (see obey)]
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