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deference definition
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Grep of noun deference deference Overview of noun deference The noun deference has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) deference, respect -- (an 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") 2. deference, respect, respectfulness -- (courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy") 3. complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, deference -- (a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others) Overview of noun deference The noun deference has 3 senses (first 1 from tagged texts) 1. (1) deference, respect -- (an 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") 2. deference, respect, respectfulness -- (courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy") 3. complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, deference -- (a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others)
deference definition
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