obedient

This term describes a willingness to submit to authority or a strict adherence to a set of rules. It carries a connotation of discipline and compliance, often applied to children, pets, or subordinates who follow instructions without resistance. When applied to inanimate objects or natural phenomena, it suggests a deterministic relationship where a physical entity is governed by an immutable law of nature, such as gravity or thermodynamics, implying a lack of agency or deviation.