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- Dictionarydeference/ˈdɛf(ə)rəns/
noun
- 1. polite submission and respect: "he addressed her with the deference due to age"
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DEFERENCE definition: 1. respect and politeness: 2. respect and politeness: 3. respect shown for another person esp…. Learn more.
Synonym Discussion of Deference. respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes… See the full definition
deference: 1 n courteous regard for people's feelings “in deference to your wishes” Synonyms: respect , respectfulness Type of: courtesy , good manners a courteous manner n a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard “his deference to her wishes was very flattering” Synonyms: respect Types: court , homage respectful deference ...
DEFERENCE meaning: 1. respect and politeness: 2. respect and politeness: 3. respect shown for another person esp…. Learn more.
Deference definition: respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.. See examples of DEFERENCE used in a sentence.
in deference to somebody/something The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country. out of deference to somebody/something The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
2 meanings: 1. submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another 2. courteous regard; respect.... Click for more definitions.
