Subservience (noun)

The state of being submissive or obedient to someone in a position of authority.

Origin:

From the prefix "sub-" meaning "below" and "servience" meaning "the state of being a servant or subordinate".

Examples:

1. Her subservience to her boss was evident in the way she always did as she was told.
2. He resented the subservience demanded by his employer.
3. His subservience was a requirement for the job.
4. His subservience was a way of getting ahead in the company.
5. The subservience of the employees made for a tense and unpleasant work environment.