Deference | Mean of deference in English Dictionary

/ˈdɛfərəns/

• Noun
• a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something
1. Her relatives treat one another with deference.
2. He is shown much deference by his colleagues.
3. The children were taught to show proper deference to their elders.
• in order to show respect for the opinions or influence of (someone or something)
1. He decided not to get a tattoo in deference to his mother.
2. The police have not yet revealed the victim's name out of deference to his family.
3. customs used in deference to tradition