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deference
/ˈdɛfərəns/
noun
szacunek
Also
poważanie(n)respekt(m)
Definition
Humble submission and respect.
Examples
He showed great deference to his elders.
Okazał wielki szacunek swoim starszym.
In deference to her wishes, we cancelled the meeting.
Z szacunku dla jej życzeń odwołaliśmy spotkanie.
Collocations
show deferencein deference toout of deference
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