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Deference vs Conformance - What's the difference?

deference | conformance |

As nouns the difference between deference and conformance

is that deference is deference while conformance is the act of conforming; conformity.

deference

English

Noun

  • Great respect.
    • The children treated their elders with deference .
  • The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
    • By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

    Synonyms

    * honor * respect

    conformance

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of conforming; conformity