deference in Sindhi سنڌي
deference in Telugu తెలుగు
deference in English
- deference⇄deference, noun.
1. a yielding to the judgment, opinion, or wishes of another; courteous submission.
2. great respect.
Ex. Boys and girls should show deference to persons who are much older and wiser. - deference⇄expr. in deference to, out of respect for the wishes or authority of.
Ex. ... the resignation of a Prime Minister in deference to the will of the House of Commons (Homersham Cox). - deference⇄expr. pay (or show) deference to, to submit to the superior claims, skill, judgment, or other qualities of another.
Ex. Now, Sir, you shall stay and see what a deference they pay to my skill and authority (Richard Estcourt).