Your obedient servant

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A polite way to end a letter, showing respect and willingness to serve the person you are writing to.

'I hope you will give my request due consideration. Your obedient servant, Henry Bolton.'
Visual representation of "your obedient servant" - A polite way to end a letter, showing respect and willingness to serve the person you are writing to.

Often appears as...

  • yours faithfully
  • your obedient servant

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Historical Politeness

Used in the past to show deep respect, now it may sound out of place or overly formal.

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Your aid has been invaluable - Your obedient servant, A. Hamilton.
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Not Literally

You're not claiming to be an actual servant; it's just a respectful sign-off.

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Thank you for your guidance. Your obedient servant, Meredith.
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Formal Context

Best used in formal letters, especially when addressing someone of higher status or authority.

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I await your instructions. Your obedient servant, John Smith.
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