DEFERENCE


Meaning of DEFERENCE in English

n.1 courteous regard, respect.

2 compliance with the advice or wishes of another (pay deference to).

Phrases and idioms:

in deference to out of respect for.

Etymology: F d{eacute}f{eacute}rence (as DEFER(2))

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.