Corporate Leadership Terms

noun polite respect or submission to the wishes or opinions of another

• In deference to the elders, the young members of the community always waited for their turn to speak.
• Out of deference for her feelings, he decided not to bring up the topic again.
• I ain't showing no deference to no one who don't deserve it.
• The artist painted the portrait with great deference to the subject's unique features.

noun The second highest official in a company or organization

• The vice president of the company will be attending the conference next week.
• Hey, did you hear that the VP is giving a presentation at the meeting?
• The veep is in charge of that department now.
• She's like the vice president of our friend group, always organizing events and keeping everyone in line.