deference

/ˈde-fə-rən(t)s/

borrowed from French déférence, going back to Middle French deference "act of submitting," from deferer "to submit to another, " + -ence -ence

noun

  1. respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also : affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes

honor homage reverence deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition. homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.