DEFERENCE


Meaning of DEFERENCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' de-f ə -r ə n(t)s, ' def-r ə n(t)s

Function: noun

Date: 1660

: respect and esteem due a superior or an elder also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes

synonyms see HONOR

– in deference to : in consideration of <returned early in deference to her parents' wishes>

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