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deference Definition and Meaning in English (deference definition)

noun
Synonyms:respecthomagereverence
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Deference definition: Polite submission and respect shown to another person, especially due to their age, status, or authority.

Definitions of Deference

  1. 1noun

    Polite submission and respect shown to another person, especially due to their age, status, or authority.

Example Sentences

“In deference to her wishes, we cancelled the meeting.”

“He showed great deference to his elders.”

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infinitivedefer
adjectivedeferential
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Deference definition: Polite submission and respect shown to another person, especially due to their age, status, or authority.
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