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Synonyms & Similar Words
compliance
obedience
acquiescence
surrender
yielding
deference
submissiveness
meekness
humility
docility
tractability
pliability
flexibility
adaptability
cooperation
concession
capitulation
compromise
appeasement
pacification
reconciliation
accommodation
tolerance
acceptance
resignation
relinquishment
abandonment
Meaning of Submission
The act of accepting or yielding to a superior force or authority
Definitions
- The act of submitting something, especially a proposal or application, to a person or organization for consideration or approval
- The state of being submitted or obedient, especially to a authority or power
- A document or set of documents, especially one that is formal or official, that is submitted to a person or organization
Etymology of Submission
The word "submission" comes from the Latin "submissio", which is derived from "submittere", meaning "to send under" or "to yield"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of yielding or surrendering to a superior force or authority
Example Uses
- The company's submission to the regulatory agency was approved after several revisions
- Her submission to the will of her parents was seen as a sign of respect
- The team's submission of their proposal was met with enthusiasm by the investors
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
defiance
resistance
rebellion
disobedience
noncompliance
refusal
denial
rejection
opposition
confrontation
contention
argument
protest
dissent
insurgency
mutiny
revolt
uprising
insubordination
recalcitrance