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Deference
01
a respectful gesture or expression that shows admiration or esteem toward someone
Voorbeelden
Out of deference, she waited for her host to speak first.
02
a willingness or habit of submitting to the opinions or authority of others
Voorbeelden
The committee acted in deference to the board's final decision.
03
considerate respect for another person's feelings or preferences
Voorbeelden
In deference to her friend's wishes, he changed the subject.
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deference
defer
