Obtemperate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Obtemperate is a verb meaning (transitive, Scotland after the 17th century) To obey, comply or submit to. [with direct object].
Meaning
(transitive, Scotland after the 17th century) To obey, comply or submit to. [with direct object].
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be obedient or submissive. [with to]
Example Sentences
[…]penalty of not obtemperating the interlocutory order of the court
Word Forms
- obtemperates
- obtemperating
- obtemperated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obey, conform, observe, temperate, sort, honor.
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