obeisance

n. gesture of respect and deep reverence; reverent behavior

A salute is a gesture (often hand gesture) or other action used to display respect. Salutes are primarily associated with armed forces, but other organizations also use salutes.
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Noun
1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
(synonym) bow, bowing
(hypernym) gesture, motion
(hyponym) curtsy, curtsey
2. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
(synonym) obedience
(hypernym) submission, compliance
(hyponym) truckling
(derivation) obey

(n.)
Obedience.
  

(n.)
A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
  

homage or reverence to any one (Gen. 37:7; 43:28).