The act of submitting; the act of yielding to power or authority; surrender of the person and power to the control or government of another. Submission, dauphin! ‘tis a mere French word; . We English warriors wot not what it means.

Acknowledgment of inferiority or dependence; humble or suppliant behavior. In all submission and humility, York doth present himself unto your highness.

Acknowledgment of a fault; confession or error. Be not as extreme in submission, as in offense.

Obedience; compliance with the commands or laws of a superior. Submission of children to their parents is an indispensable duty.

Resignation; a yielding of one’s will to the will or appointment of a superior without murmuring. Entire and cheerful submission to the will of God is a christian duty of prime excellence.