obediential adjective. [ǝ(ʊ),bi:dɪ'ɛnʃ(ǝ)l] L15.
[medieval Latin oboedientialis, from Latin oboedientia OBEDIENCE: see -IAL.]
1. Of, pertaining to, or characterized by obedience, esp. to God or the Church. L15.

2. Scots Law. Designating an obligation imposed by law, esp. one arising from a family relationship. L17.

■ obedientially adverb (long rare) M17.

■ obedientialness noun (long rare) M17.

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