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According to a rule of compliance required by authority.

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Usage examples (11)
  • Now it must be borne in mind that in the human soul, as in every creature, there is a double passive power: one in comparison with a natural agent; the other in comparison with...
  • As he deals with us in a way of bounty, and deals out unto us abundantly, so he requires that we abound in all grateful, obediential returns to him.
  • It requires subjection; an obediential subjection to it, and compliance of heart with it.
  • Such is the love of a subject to his sovereign, a dutiful, respectful, obediential love, a conformity to his will, and satisfaction in his wisdom.
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