1. The act of yielding to or complying with the power, control, or command of an authority figure or institution
The submission to authority was required for maintaining order in the military hierarchy.
A submissão à autoridade era necessária para manter a ordem na hierarquia militar.
2. Acceptance of the jurisdiction or governance of a ruling body or person
The treaty ensured the submission to authority of the newly conquered territories.
O tratado garantiu a submissão à autoridade dos territórios recém-conquistados.