English to English
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- courteous regard for people's feelings
In deference to your wishes.
Out of respect for his privacy.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
source: WordNet 3.0
- A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [déferens] Pagsang-ayon; galang; pitagan; pagpayag; pagbibigay-loob
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
