Looking for the meaning of the word DEFERENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEFERENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Deference
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French déférence, from déférer ‘refer’ (see defer)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɛf(ə)rəns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
polite submission and respect
Short Definition:polite submission and respect
Examples:- he addressed her with the deference due to age
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