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obsequence

noun
ob·​se·​quence | \ ˈäbsÉ™kwÉ™n(t)s\
plural -s

Definition of obsequence

: the quality or state of being obsequious or compliant : obsequiousness, compliance

History and Etymology for obsequence

Latin obsequentia, from obsequent-, obsequens, (present participle of obsequi to yield) + -ia

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