​behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something. in deference to somebody/something The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the ...

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun deference, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

7 дней назад · respect shown for another person esp. because of that person's experience, knowledge, age, or power: In deference to nature lovers ...

(towards somebody) showing that you respect somebody/something, especially somebody older or more senior than you.

the way in which two people or things are not like each other; the way in which somebody/something has changed opposite similarity.

The term deference designates: '[s]ubmission to the acknowledged superior claims, skill, judgment, or other qualities, of another.

in a way that shows that you respect somebody/something, especially somebody older or more senior than you.

​defer (doing) something to delay something until a later time synonym put off. The department deferred the decision for six months.

5 дней назад · Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.