adherence
nounThe act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
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nounThe act of following a request, rule, or requirement.
imperious
adjectiveDomineering and expecting immediate obedience.
insubordination
nounRefusal to obey or acknowledge legitimate authority.
overbearing
adjectiveTrying to dominate others in an excessively forceful or arrogant way.
Excessively domineering
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slavish
adjectiveShowing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.
Excessively obedient
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submission
nounThe act of yielding to another's authority or control.
Yielding to authority
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