obei·sance 
/oʊˈbi:sn̩s/ noun
plural obei·sanc·es /oʊˈbi:sn̩s/ noun formal 1 [count] : a movement of your body (such as bowing) that shows respect for someone or something
▪ making obeisances to the king [=bowing to the king] 2 [noncount] : respect for someone or something
▪ They paid obeisance to him. [=they showed or expressed great respect for him]
▪ making obeisances to the king [=bowing to the king]
▪ They paid obeisance to him. [=they showed or expressed great respect for him]
