The meaning of DEFERENCE is respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes. How to use deference ...

The noun deference goes with the verb defer, which means "to yield to someone's opinions or wishes out of respect for that person." If you and your dad disagree ...

7 дней назад · DEFERENCE definition: 1. respect and politeness: 2. respect and politeness: 3. respect shown for another person esp…. Learn more.

noun /ˈdefərəns/ /ˈdefərəns/ [uncountable] behaviour that shows that you respect somebody/something

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

deference /ˈdɛfərəns/ noun. deference. /ˈdɛfərəns/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of DEFERENCE.

[uncountable] behavior that shows that you respect someone or something. The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.

deference · respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another. · respectful or courteous regard:in deference to his wishes.

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, ...