Obedience
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The performance of a command. O dicers who obey the command of their superiors, having jurisdiction of the subjectunder an executi<tn, when the court has jurisdiction, although irregularly issued; 3 Chitty, Pr. 75; Hamm. N. P. 48. A child, an apprentice, a pupil, a mariner, and a soldier owe respectively obedience to the lawful commands of the parent, the master, the teacher, the captain of the ship, and the military officer having command; and in case of disobedience submission may be enforced by correction. See Assault; Correction.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Compliance with a cormmand, prohibition, or known law and rule of duty prescribed; the performance of what is required or enjoined by authority, or tle ab staining from what is prohibited, in compliance with the command or prohibition. Webster.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
is the performance of a command. Ofhcers who obey the command of their superiors, having jurisdiction of the subject matter, are not responsible for their acts. -A sheriff may therefore justify a trespass under an execution, when the court has jurisdiction, although irregularly issued. 3 Chit. Pr. 75; Ham. N. P. 48. A child, an apprentice, a pupil, a mariner, and a soldier, owe respectively obedience to the lawful commands of the parent, the master, the teacher, the captain of the ship, and the military oficer having command; and in case of disobedience, submission may be enforced by correction, (q. Vv.)