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The answer DEFERENCE has 40 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of deference in various dictionaries:
noun - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
noun - courteous regard for people's feelings
noun - a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
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| Possible Dictionary Clues |
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| Polite submission and respect. |
| polite submission and respect. |
| Submission or courteous yielding to the opinion, wishes, or judgment of another. |
| Courteous respect. See Synonyms at honor. |
| respect and politeness: |
| respect shown for another person esp. because of that persons experience, knowledge, age, or power: |
| a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard |
| courteous regard for people's feelings |
| a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others |
| Deference description |
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| Deference (also called submission or passivity) is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior, out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.* |