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in deference to

Preposition CEFR C1

Definitions

Out of respect for; in consideration of.

Examples

“In deference to Queen Victoria's dislike of high speed⟳, the specials were allowed about 75 min. for the journey on the Deeside line, but after her death, they were slightly accelerated.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in despite of in excess of in exchange for in face of in favor of in favor with

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