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deference [Am ˈdɛf(ə)rəns, Brit ˈdɛf(ə)r(ə)ns] N U form

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deference

to treat sb with deference

tratar a alguien con deferencia

out of deference to sb/sth, in deference to sb/sth

por deferencia a alguien/algo

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obsequiosidad

deference

deference

no muestran ninguna deferencia hacia o con los mayores

they do not treat their elders with due deference o respect

no lo dije por deferencia a la visita

I refrained from saying it out of o in deference to our visitor

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deference [ˈdefərənts] N no pl

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deferencia (consideración)

deference

por deferencia a algo

in deference to sth

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In deference to traditionalists, however, the choir was moved to the organ loft, so that the women would be less visible. en.wikipedia.org

This is to elicit deference by the competitor. en.wikipedia.org

Deference should be given only with a justification consistent with democratic values and sufficiently necessary to maintain public order. en.wikipedia.org

Individual can determine the rank of potential models by how much deference they are shown by the rest of the group. en.wikipedia.org

Intricate economic and ritual links between "paito" houses and deference to the chiefs within the clan organization were key dimensions of island life. en.wikipedia.org

Did he bow in deference to the opinion of the court? en.wikipedia.org

These elected governments have the authority to grant varying degrees of powers to courts and tribunals, and deference should be shown to the governments' decisions. en.wikipedia.org

Bishops visiting a diocese outside their jurisdiction also wear black robes in deference to the bishop of the diocese, who alone wears red robes. en.wikipedia.org

Before then deference to upper class elites, and general indifference most of the time, characterized local politics across the country. en.wikipedia.org

In deference to the pending case, we will not make any further public statements about the subject matter of the investigation. en.wikipedia.org

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