obeisance
noun
obei·sance
ō-ˈbē-sᵊn(t)s
ə-,
-ˈbā-
1
: a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
After making his obeisances he approached the altar.
2
: acknowledgment of another's superiority or importance : homage
makes obeisance to her mentors
The players paid obeisance to their coach.
obeisantly
adverb
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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