In a way that shows a willingness to obey or yield to the authority of another; humbly or passively. This adverb describes an action or behavior characterized by compliance, docility, and a lack of resistance. It often implies accepting another person's power or control, sometimes due to fear, respect, or a perceived inferiority. The behavior can range from outwardly compliant gestures to internally held beliefs of subservience. The term frequently carries connotations of deference and yielding to external forces or demands, sometimes even at the expense of one's own desires or opinions.
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