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deference
Definition:
(nou) a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard (nou) courteous regard for people's feelings (nou) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdefərəns
Examples:
The offer alone shows deference and respect.
I do this out of deference to the respectability of the city of Pogon, Myanmar.
He showed great deference to the church.
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