Definition of Deference

Noun: deference  de-fu-run(t)s or def-run(t)s

1. A courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
   "his deference to her wishes was very flattering";
   - respect
    
2. Courteous regard for people's feelings
   "in deference to your wishes";
   - respect, respectfulness
    
3. A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
   - complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness

See also:
defer
deferences

Anagrams containing the word deference

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