in obedience to
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following a specific rule, command, or authority
- The soldiers acted in obedience to their commanding officer's orders during the mission.
- She completed the task in obedience to the instructions given by her supervisor.
- The students remained quiet in obedience to the teacher's request.
- He signed the contract in obedience to the terms and conditions outlined.
- The employees followed safety protocols in obedience to company policies.