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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Submission, dauphin! 't is a mere French word;
We English warrious wot not what it means. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being submissive; acknowledgement of inferiority or dependence; humble or suppliant behavior; meekness; resignation. [ 1913 Webster ]
In all submission and humility
York doth present himself unto your highness. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
No duty in religion is more justly required by God . . . than a perfect submission to his will in all things. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Acknowledgement of a fault; confession of error. [ 1913 Webster ]
Be not as extreme in submission
As in offense. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Law) An agreement by which parties engage to submit any matter of controversy between them to the decision of arbitrators. Wharton (Law Dict.). Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]