n. | 1. | A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. |
Noun | 1. | deference - 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 |
2. | deference - courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" Synonyms: respectfulness, respect | |
3. | deference - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others |