Deference
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a courteous expression, by word or deed, of esteem or regard
Framework senses
- §1
- a courteous expression, by word or deed, of esteem or regard
- §2
- a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
- §3
- courteous regard for people's feelings
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a courteous expression, by word or deed, of esteem or regardDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column