"obsequence" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: obsequences [plural]
Etymology: Probably from Latin obsequentia, equivalent to obsequy + -ence. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|obsequentia}} Latin obsequentia, {{suf|en|obsequy|-ence}} obsequy + -ence Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} obsequence (countable and uncountable, plural obsequences)
  1. Compliance, obsequiousness, deference, willingness to serve. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: obsequency
    Sense id: en-obsequence-en-noun-thirqoQr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ence

Inflected forms

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