Sub*mis"sion (?), n. [L. submissio a letting down, lowering: cf. F.
soumission.] 1. 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; obedience; compliance.
Submission, dauphin! 't is a mere French word; We English warrious
wot not what it means.
Shak.
2. The state of being submissive; acknowledgement of inferiority or
dependence; humble or suppliant behavior; meekness; resignation.
In all submission and humility York doth present himself unto your
highness.
Shak.
No duty in religion is more justly required by God . . . than a
perfect submission to his will in all things.
Sir W. Temple.