The term 'following orders' refers to the act of obeying instructions given by a higher authority. The crossword solutions for this term are 'OBEDIENT' (8 letters) and 'obeying' (7 letters). OBEDIENT means to comply with the orders or commands of those in authority, while obeying means to comply with or follow the commands of someone in authority. Both words refer to the same concept of following orders, but they have slightly different connotations. OBEDIENT implies a more passive acceptance of orders, while obeying implies a more active response.