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English to English noun
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a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard |  | Example: his deference to her wishes was very flattering
be sure to give my respects to the dean
source: wordnet30
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courteous regard for people's feelings | | Example: in deference to your wishes
out of respect for his privacy
source: wordnet30
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a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | | source: wordnet30
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A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. | | source: webster1913
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