Meaning Of The Word Deference

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deference
uncountable noun: Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.

deference in American English
a yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes
noun: respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another

deference in British English
noun: submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc, of another

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