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What language does obey come from?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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The word has Latin origins 'oboedire' meaning to pay attention to or to listen to. This Latin word passed into Old French as 'obeir' to obey. The word then passed into English as 'obey' meaning to carry out instructions or orders, or to comply with demands.

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