obsequence

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably from Latin obsequentia, equivalent to obsequy +‎ -ence.

Noun[edit]

obsequence (countable and uncountable, plural obsequences)

  1. Compliance, obsequiousness, deference, willingness to serve.

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