deference

def·er·ence  (dfr-ns, dfrns)

n.

1. Submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another.

2. Courteous respect. See Synonyms at honor.

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deference

Noun

polite and respectful behaviour

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	deference - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean" respect civility, politeness - the act of showing regard for others homage, court - respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor" last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" props - proper respect; "I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem"
	2.	deference - courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" respectfulness, respect good manners, courtesy - a courteous manner
	3.	deference - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others complaisance, compliancy, obligingness, compliance agreeability, agreeableness - a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

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deference

noun 1. respect, regard, consideration, attention, honour, esteem, courtesy, homage, reverence, politeness, civility, veneration, thoughtfulness << OPPOSITE disrespect

noun 2. obedience, yielding, submission, compliance, capitulation, acquiescence, obeisance, complaisance << OPPOSITE disobedience

Translations

deference [ˈdɛfərəns] n → deferencia, respeto;

out of or in deference to → por respeto a

deference [ˈdɛfərəns] n → déférence f, égards mpl;

out of or in deference to → par déférence or égards pour

deference [ˈdɛfərəns] n → Achtung f, Respekt m;

out of or in deference to → aus Rücksicht auf +acc

deference [ˈdɛfərəns] n → deferenza; riguardo;

out of or in deference to → per riguardo a