For CSMA/CD Ethernet, the process by which a station delays its transmission when the channel is busy to avoid contention with ongoing transmission
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"
A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance
courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished. polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment deference to