Deference - Definition

n 1: 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" [syn:
deference, respect]
2: courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your
wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" [syn: deference,
respect, respectfulness]
3: a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
[syn: complaisance, compliance, compliancy,
obligingness, deference]