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deference definition

def·er·ence (def′ər əns)

noun

  1. a yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes
  2. courteous regard or respect

Etymology: Fr déférence < L deferens, prp. of deferre: see defer

deference Idioms

in deference to

out of regard or respect for (a person or the person's position or wishes)

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