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deference
nouns
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"
deference,
respect
is derived from
deferential
is derived from
deferent
courteous regard for people's feelings
"in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
deference,
respect,
respectfulness
is derived from
deferential
is derived from
deferent
is derived from
defer
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
complaisance,
compliance,
compliancy,
deference,
obligingness
is derived from
deferential
is derived from
deferent
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