Obedience

( Obéi ance, Fr. ) Submi ion to the orders of a superior. The first principle which ought to be inculcated and impre ed upon the mind of every officer and soldier is obedience to all lawful commands. It is the main spring, the soul and e ence, of military duty. Preter obei ance , Fr. To swear allegiance. Remettre dans l’obei ance , Fr. To recall to duty.