respectful submission to the judgment or opinion of another
example
Out of deference to her years of experience, the committee decided to follow her recommendations closely.
synonyms
respectregardsubmission
word origin — Originating from the late Middle English, derived from the Latin 'deferentia', meaning 'to carry down' or 'to yield'.
deference, decree, veracity, attribute, fervor: meanings and examples
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deference · noun/ˈdɛfərəns/
respectful submission to the judgment or opinion of another
Out of deference to her years of experience, the committee decided to follow her recommendations closely.
Synonyms: respect, regard, submission
Origin: Originating from the late Middle English, derived from the Latin 'deferentia', meaning 'to carry down' or 'to yield'.
decree · noun/dɪˈkri/
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
The government issued a decree to enforce new safety regulations in the workplace.
Synonyms: order, edict, mandate
Origin: from Old French 'decret', from Latin 'decretum', meaning 'something decided'
veracity · noun/vəˈræ.sɪ.ti/
truthfulness or accuracy
The journalist's commitment to the veracity of her reports earned her the trust of her readers.
Synonyms: truthfulness, accuracy, honesty
Origin: from Latin 'veracitas', from 'verax', meaning 'truthful'
attribute · noun/ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
a quality or characteristic of someone or something
Her kindness is an admirable attribute that everyone appreciates.
Synonyms: quality, characteristic, trait
Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'attributus', past participle of 'attribuere', meaning 'to assign, allot, or attribute'
fervor · noun/ˈfɜrvər/
intense and passionate feeling
The crowd cheered with fervor as the team scored the winning goal.
Synonyms: zeal, passion, enthusiasm
Origin: from Latin 'fervor', meaning 'heat' or 'boiling'.