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deference

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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.

deference
Noun
polite and respectful behaviour
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.deferencedeference - 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"
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"
good manners, courtesy - a courteous manner
3.deference - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
agreeability, agreeableness - a temperamental disposition to be agreeable

deference
Translations
Spanish deference [ˈdɛfərəns] ndeferencia, respeto;
out of or in deference to → por respeto a

French deference [ˈdɛfərəns] ndéférence f, égards mpl;
out of or in deference to → par déférence or égards pour

German deference [ˈdɛfərəns] nAchtung f, Respekt m;
out of or in deference to → aus Rücksicht auf +acc

Italian deference [ˈdɛfərəns] ndeferenza; riguardo;
out of or in deference to → per riguardo a

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For by assigning to the Women the same two colours as were assigned to the Priests, the Revolutionists thereby ensured that, in certain positions, every Woman would appear like a Priest, and be treated with corresponding respect and deference -- a prospect that could not fail to attract the Female Sex in a mass.
Pleased with this great show of deference, the Friend went ahead, and, leaving the hole first, was caught by the Cat, who immediately trotted away with him.
I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others; of resigning my own judgment in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.
 
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