deference

noun

1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

   noun.act

   Examples

   His deference to her wishes was very flattering.

   Synonyms respect

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. courteous regard for people's feelings

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   In deference to your wishes.

   Synonyms respect respectfulness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

   noun.attribute

   Synonyms complaisance compliance compliancy obligingness

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance.

   noun

   Source: webster1913