Definitions for deference
ˈdɛf ər ənsdef·er·ence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. deference, respectnoun

   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"

2. deference, respect, respectfulnessnoun

   courteous regard for people's feelings

   "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"

3. complaisance, compliance, compliancy, obligingness, deferencenoun

   a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. deferencenoun

   Great respect.

   The children treated their elders with deference.

2. deferencenoun

   The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

   By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deferencenoun

   Etymology: deference, French.

   1. Regard; respect.

   Virgil could have excelled Varius in tragedy, and Quintus Horatius Flaccus in lyric poetry, but out of deference to his friends he attempted neither. John Dryden, Juven. Dedicat.

   He may be convinced that he is in an error, by observing those persons, for whose wisdom and goodness he has the greatest deference, to be of a contrary sentiment. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Complaisance; condescension

   A natural roughness makes a man uncomplaisant to others; so that he has no deference for their inclinations, tempers, or conditions. John Locke.

   3. Submission.

   Most of our fellow-subjects are guided either by the prejudice of education, or a deference to the judgment of those who, perhaps, in their own hearts, disapprove the opinions which they industriously spread among the multitude. Addison.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deference

   Deference (also called submission or passivity) is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior, out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deference

   Deference is the respectful submission or yielding to the opinion, judgment, or actions of another person. It is showing courteous regard for others by acknowledging their value or importance, often demonstrated through actions, gestures, or attitudes. Deference can also refer to the act of giving way to someone else out of respect or to acknowledge their authority.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deferencenoun

   a yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Deference

   Deference is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.

Matched Categories

1. • Agreeableness
   • Courtesy
   • Politeness

How to pronounce deference?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say deference in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deference in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deference in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of deference in a Sentence

1. Chris Meagher:

   The President watched portions of Judge Jackson’s hearing yesterday and today and is proud of the way she is showcasing her extraordinary qualifications, her experience, and her even-handedness.Her dedication to following the facts, the law, and our Constitution as an independent judge is clear, he was also moved by the grace and dignity she has shown, the deference to senators, and the level of detail she is offering, reinforcing the value of her experience, her intellect, and the strength of her character.

2. Rachel Dolezal:

   The dialogue has unexpectedly shifted internationally to my personal identity in the context of defining race and ethnicity, i have waited in deference while others expressed their feelings, beliefs, confusions and even conclusions - absent the full story.

3. Catherine Haddon:

   In a way, Charles is caught between two worlds. It's not clear he will enjoy the deference his mother did because of his interventions with governments over the years, so traditional monarchists might not trust him to do the job with the same level of integrity. On the other hand, his personal brand has taken a sufficient hit that being more personal and accessible might not appeal in the same way as William and Kate.

4. Kevin Logan:

   If Yellen is in the one-hike camp, she is the decider, and the other governors will likely vote in deference to the chair.

5. Lord Melbourne:

   Your friends praise your abilities to the skies, submit to you in argument, and seem to have the greatest deference for you but, though they may ask it, you never find them following your advice upon their own affairs nor allowing you to manage your own, without thinking that you should follow theirs. Thus, in fact, they all think themselves wiser than you, whatever they may say.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=deference
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Deference
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=deference
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deference
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deference
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=deference