obeisance

Definition of Obeisance in English :

1. bow, bowing, obeisance

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

2. obedience, obeisance

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Obeisance

noun

1.

an attitude of deference or homage

2.

a gesture expressing obeisance

noun

1.

a gesture of respect or reverence, such as a bow or curtsy

2.

the attitude shown by this; homage; deference

n.

1. A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage.

2. An attitude of deference or homage.