def·er·ence 
/ˈdɛfərəns/ noun
/ˈdɛfərəns/ noun [noncount] formal : a way of behaving that shows respect for someone or something
▪ Her relatives treat one another with deference. ▪ He is shown much deference by his colleagues. — often + to ▪ The children were taught to show proper deference to their elders.
▪ Her relatives treat one another with deference. ▪ He is shown much deference by his colleagues. — often + to ▪ The children were taught to show proper deference to their elders.
in deference to or out of deference to
: in order to show respect for the opinions or influence of (someone or something) : out of respect for (someone or something)
▪ He decided not to get a tattoo in deference to his mother. ▪ The police have not yet revealed the victim's name out of deference to his family. ▪ customs used in deference to tradition
▪ He decided not to get a tattoo in deference to his mother. ▪ The police have not yet revealed the victim's name out of deference to his family. ▪ customs used in deference to tradition
— def·er·en·tial /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adjective [more deferential; most deferential]
▪ The class listened with deferential [=respectful] attention. ▪ deferential to tradition
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adjective [more deferential; most deferential] ▪ The class listened with deferential [=respectful] attention. ▪ deferential to tradition
— def·er·en·tial·ly adverb
▪ She bowed deferentially.
▪ She bowed deferentially.
