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Meaning of in deference to | Babel Free

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

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

See also

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