o·bei·sance 
(ō-bāsəns, ō-bē-)
(ō-bāsəns, ō-bē-)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.
[Middle English obeisaunce, from Old French obeissance, from obeissant, present participle of obeir, to obey; see OBEY.]
o·beisant adj.
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