deference
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See also: déférence
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deference (countable and uncountable, plural deferences)
- Great respect.
- The children treated their elders with deference.
- The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
- By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.
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great respect
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the willingness to carry out the wishes of others
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