behavior intended to please your parents; "their children were never very strong on obedience"; "he went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes"
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
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"
courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness