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The definition of deference is politely giving in to another, or courteous respect.

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An example of deference is taking unwanted parenting advice from your mother-in-law.

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See deference in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a yielding in opinion, judgment, or wishes
courteous regard or respect

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

See deference in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another.
Courteous respect. See Synonyms at honor.

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