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deference

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noun

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"He felt a deep deference toward the elderly war veteran who shared his stories"

"The children waited with deference for their teacher to speak first"

"Out of deference, I will not argue with my boss in front of the team"

"In deference to her grandmother's wishes, Maria chose the traditional wedding dress"

"Please show deference to the judge by standing when she enters the courtroom"

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