- deference def·er·ence n
- ['dɛf(ə)r(ə)ns]
deferenza, riguardo
out of or in deference to — per riguardo a
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deference def·er·ence n
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Deference — Def er*ence, n. [F. d[ e]f[ e]rence. See 3d {Defer}.] A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance. [1913 Webster] Deference to the authority of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deference — def|er|ence [ˈdefərəns] n [U] formal polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment deference to ▪ Lewis was annoyed that Adam did not show enough respect and deference to him.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
deference — def•er•ence [[t]ˈdɛf ər əns[/t]] n. 1) respectful yielding to the opinion, will, etc., of another: in deference to her wishes[/ex] 2) respectful or courteous regard • Etymology: 1640–50; < F déférence < MF defer(er) to defer II … From formal English to slang
deference — def|er|ence [ def(ə)rəns ] noun uncount behavior that shows you respect someone and are willing to accept their opinions or decisions … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
deference — def·er·ence … English syllables
deference — /def euhr euhns/, n. 1. respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another. 2. respectful or courteous regard: in deference to his wishes. [1640 50; < F déférence, MF, equiv. to defer(er) to DEFER2 + ence ENCE] * * … Universalium
impertinence — [ ɛ̃pɛrtinɑ̃s ] n. f. • 1533; de impertinent 1 ♦ Vx Caractère de ce qui n est pas pertinent, de ce qui est déplacé, contraire à la raison. ⇒ absurdité, extravagance. ♢ Une impertinence : action, discours qui dénote de l ignorance, de la sottise.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
