deference

== English == === Etymology === From French déférence. Morphologically defer +‎ -ence. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/, /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ Rhymes: -ɛfəɹəns === Noun === deference (countable and uncountable, plural deferences) Great respect. The willingness to carry out the wishes of others. ==== Synonyms ==== honor respect ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====