deference
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEFERENCE
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formal
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a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something
— often + to
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Her relatives treat one another with deference.
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He is shown much deference by his colleagues.
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The children were taught to show proper deference to their elders.
in deference to
or out of deference to
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in order to show respect for the opinions or influence of (someone or something)
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out of respect for (someone or something)
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He decided not to get a tattoo in deference to his mother.
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The police have not yet revealed the victim's name out of deference to his family.
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customs used in deference to tradition
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The class listened with deferential [=respectful] attention.
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deferential to tradition
— deferentially
adverb-
She bowed deferentially.
