deference
/dˈɛfɝʌns/
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Noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
Noun
courteous regard for people''s feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
Noun
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others