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obeisance

1. Humble respect.
2. A bow or curtsy
she made a deep obeisance
by Leslichow October 8, 2022
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obeyance

To be obedient or compliant on a continuous, functional basis.

The characteristic of an entity or action perfectly fitting into a greater entity, plan, or purpose for the entire duration of the endeavor.
Contrast Examples: 1A) A football player is obedient to the coach's command to come out of the game to the sidelines for one play; vs - a football player (quarterback) was completely obeyant - adj. to the game plan for the entire game time of 60 minutes.

2A) The boy was obedient to his father's instructions to do his chores - vs: the responsive race car was in complete obeyance - n; to the driver's instincts during the entire race.

3A) The contractor was obedient to the inspector's written instructions to reinforce the roof trusses; vs - the new building was erected in complete obeyance - n; to county building codes.
by strateger April 29, 2011
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Obesanest

A nest made on your couch by piling blankets and duvets on top of each other. A safe and comfy place where you can eat snacks and ride out periods of depression or quarantine.
"Fabian, you need to at least leave your Obesanest to shower"
by Mr.Boo Fancy Pants March 16, 2020
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