n. submitting to the wishes of another because of respect.
Although he was a powerful ruler he showed deference to his subjects.
Although he was a powerful ruler he showed deference to his subjects.
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compliance; duty; obeisance; respect
disrespect
3 syllables
def-er-ence
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