deference

Noun

• a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

• courteous regard for people's feelings
  • in deference to your wishes
    
  • out of respect for his privacy
    

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
  • his deference to her wishes was very flattering
    
  • be sure to give my respects to the dean
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  complaisance , compliance , compliancy , obligingness , respect , respectfulness