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deference [n]
 
1)a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
    Synonyms :respect 
    See Also: civility  abide_by  esteem  court  last_respects  props 
 
2)courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
    Synonyms :respect respectfulness 
    See Also: courtesy  abide_by  accede 
 
3)a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
    Synonyms :complaisance compliance compliancy obligingness 
    See Also: agreeability  abide_by 
 




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