Synonym of DEFERENCE

Obligation : an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
Respect : a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Postponement : the action of postponing something; deferral.
Pride : a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.
Deference : polite submission and respect.

Synonym of Deference is Respect