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deference — n. 1 courteous regard, respect. 2 compliance with the advice or wishes of another (pay deference to). Phrases and idioms: in deference to out of respect for. Etymology: F deacutefeacuterence (as DEFER(2)) … Useful english dictionary
honor — hon·or vt hon·ored, hon·or·ing 1: to accept and pay the bank honor ed the check 2: to purchase or discount (a draft) in compliance with a letter of credit Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
honor — I. n. 1. Veneration, reverence, respect, homage, deference, civility. 2. Dignity, distinction, elevation, high rank, distinguished position. 3. Dignity of mien, noble bearing, majesty, majestic appearance, exalted looks. 4. Reputation, repute,… … New dictionary of synonyms
Kamboj — The Kambojs ( hi. कम्बोज kamboj , ur. کمبوہ kamboh , pa. ਕਮ੍ਬੋਜ kamboj ) are an ethnic community of the Punjab region. They are the modern representatives of ancient Kambojas, a well known Kshatriya tribe of Iron Age India, said to have Indian as … Wikipedia
defer to — Respect, value, yield to, pay respect to, think much of, think highly of, pay deference to, accord superiority to … New dictionary of synonyms
Defer — De*fer , v. t. [F. d[ e]f[ e]rer to pay deference, to yield, to bring before a judge, fr. L. deferre to bring down; de + ferre to bear. See {Bear} to support, and cf. {Defer} to delay, {Delate}.] 1. To render or offer. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
defer — defer1 [dē fʉr′, difʉr′] vt., vi. deferred, deferring [ME differren < OFr differer: see DIFFER] 1. to put off to a future time; postpone; delay 2. to postpone the induction of (a person) into compulsory military service SYN. YIELD deferrable… … English World dictionary
honor — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. probity, integrity; repute, glory, title, distinction, award; worship, respect, deference. v. t. revere, reward; elevate; recognize; respect; accept (as payable). II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Respect] Syn.… … English dictionary for students
Respect — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Respect >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 respect respect regard consideration Sgm: N 1 courtesy courtesy &c. 894 Sgm: N 1 attention attention deference reverence honor esteem … English dictionary for students
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
