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deference

noun

def·​er·​ence ˈde-fə-rən(t)s How to pronounce deference (audio)
ˈdef-rən(t)s
: respect and esteem due a superior or an elder
also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes
Phrases
in deference to
: in consideration of
returned early in deference to her parents' wishes

Did you know?

We need to be specific when we tell you that deference and defer both derive from the Medieval Latin dēferre, which means "to convey, show respect, submit to a decision," because there are two defers in the English language. The defer related to deference is typically used with to in contexts having to do either with allowing someone else to decide or choose something, as in "I'll defer to the experts," or with agreeing to follow someone else's decision, wish, etc., as when a court defers to precedent. The other defer traces to the Latin differre, meaning "to carry away in varying directions, spread abroad, postpone, delay, be unlike or distinct." That defer is typically used in contexts having to do with delaying or postponing something, as in "a willingness to defer the decision until next month."

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for deference

honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem shown to another.

honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition.

the nomination is an honor

homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.

paying homage to Shakespeare

reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe.

great reverence for my father

deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence.

showed no deference to their elders

Example Sentences

Deference to leaders and intolerance toward outsiders (and toward "enemies within") are hallmarks of tribalism … Benjamin R. Barber, Atlantic, March 1992 In the 1980s, in deference to the neighborhoods, City Hall would attempt a counter-reformation of downtown, forbidding "Manhattanization." Richard Rodriguez, Harper's, October 1990 She could have subtly appealed to the deference … she knew was still in there, encoded in their middle-aged hearts; she never did. Peggy Noonan, New York Times Magazine, 16 Dec. 1990 A sense of deference to the upper class among whites made it possible, in Sproat's estimation, for white leaders to contain the white supremacists. Robert L. Harris, Jr., American Historical Review, December 1987 Her relatives treat one another with deference. He is shown much deference by his colleagues. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The media is another space in which deference to the mourning period has sparked discomfort, as regular news coverage and television programming has been eclipsed with wall-to-wall updates on King Charles III’s accession. Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The early deference to quiet diplomacy gave way to a sense of impatience, and even a feeling of betrayal. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2022 Those semi-fictionalized accounts were the product of an era of declining deference and rising celebrity, when the royal troubles became public property. Jill Lawless, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 Those semi-fictionalized accounts were the product of an era of declining deference and rising celebrity, when the royal troubles became public property. Danica Kirka, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Those semi-fictionalized accounts were the product of an era of declining deference and rising celebrity, when the royal family’s troubles became public property. Danica Kirka, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Those semi-fictionalized accounts were the product of an era of declining deference and rising celebrity, when the royal family’s troubles became public property. Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless And Sylvia Hui, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 Things were changing at home, too, as the old deference for the monarchy gave way in the 1960s and 1970s to satire, rising antiestablishment sentiment and greater public scrutiny. James Hookway, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 But instead of turning tail the creators (rightfully) stood by their creation and now have ratcheted up the boldness with the remake which, by title alone, has deference to the essential nature of the sequel. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French déférence, going back to Middle French deference "act of submitting," from deferer "to submit to another, defer entry 2" + -ence -ence

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deference was in 1660

Phrases Containing deference

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