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    deference
    /ˈdɛf(ə)rəns/

    noun

    • 1. polite submission and respect: "he addressed her with the deference due to age"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFERENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Deference is respect and politeness shown for another person, especially because of their experience, knowledge, age, or power. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see its pronunciation and find translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deferenceDeference Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Deference means respect and esteem shown to another, often out of submission or compliance. Learn the synonyms, examples, history, and usage of deference from the authoritative source of American English.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFERENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Deference means respect and politeness shown for another person, especially because of their experience, knowledge, age, or power. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › deferenceDEFERENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Deference definition: respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.. See examples of DEFERENCE used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFERENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. Learn the word origin, synonyms, collocations, and usage examples of deference from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › deferenceDeference - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun deference goes with the verb defer, which means "to yield to someone's opinions or wishes out of respect for that person." If you and your dad disagree about the best route to the grocery store, you might defer to him, and take his route.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › deferenceDeference - definition of deference by The Free Dictionary

    Deference means courteous respect or submission to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of deference with examples from various sources.