Definition of deference

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Deference (n.) A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.

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Homage :: Homage (n.) Respect or reverential regard; deference; especially, respect paid by external action; obeisance..
Dutiful :: Dutiful (a.) Performing, or ready to perform, the duties required by one who has the right to claim submission, obedience, or deference; submissive to natural or legal superiors; obedient, as to parents or superiors; as, a dutiful son or daughter; a dutiful ward or servant; a dutiful subject..
Forsooth :: Forsooth (adv.) In truth; in fact; certainly; very well; -- formerly used as an expression of deference or respect, especially to woman; now used ironically or contemptuously..
Defer :: Defer (v. i.) To yield deference to the wishes of another; to submit to the opinion of another, or to authority; -- with to..
Deferential :: Deferential (a.) Expressing deference; accustomed to defer.
Deferentially :: Deferentially (adv.) With deference.
Honor :: Honor (n.) To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship..
Respect :: Respect (v.) An expression of respect of deference; regards; as, to send one's respects to another..
Worship :: Worship (a.) Honor; respect; civil deference.
Deference :: Deference (n.) A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.
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