deference
Americannoun
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respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.
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respectful or courteous regard.
in deference to his wishes.
noun
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submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another
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courteous regard; respect
Other Word Forms
- nondeference noun
Etymology
Origin of deference
1640–50; < French déf érence, Middle French, equivalent to defer ( er ) to defer 2 + -ence -ence
Example Sentences
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While Korea is "still showing all its deference towards China", it wants to "strengthen its relationships with both Japan and China", Mr Park added.
From BBC
In China, deeply rooted norms around hierarchy and deference to authority may amplify performative and secretive adoption.
From Barron's
Rosenbaum said he now assumes that the VA will have to show more deference to veterans.
From Los Angeles Times
Recipients of honorary doctorates tend not to use the Dr honorific despite technically being able to out of deference to those who have undertaken the academic work to receive a PhD.
From BBC
Still, his perceived deference to Choi, who also served as a top advisor to Moore, has led to questions about just how much has really changed.
From Los Angeles Times
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