/ˈdefərəns/
def·er·ence
BrE /ˈdefərəns/
NAmE /ˈdefərəns/
[U]
behaviour that shows that you respect sb/sth
The women wore veils in deference to the customs of the country.
The flags were lowered out of deference to the bereaved family.
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def·er·en·tial
BrE /ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
NAmE /ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
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def·er·en·tial·ly
BrE /ˌdefəˈrenʃəli/
NAmE /ˌdefəˈrenʃəli/