Following orders (9)

I believe the answer is:

obedience

(Other definitions for obedience that I've seen before include "special devotion" , "Submissiveness" , "dutiful behaviour" , "Compliance with orders" , "Respect" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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