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27 April, 14:25

The captain stood with folded arms, silent, observing the work of his subordinates, but making no sign. Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him. In the code of military etiquette silence and fixity are forms of deference."

What is the meaning of the word deference as it is used in the previous sentence?

A) contempt

B) delay

C) dishonor

D) respect

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  1. 27 April, 17:47
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    I think the answer is D because in the military when someone is a higher rank, you only talk to them when spoken too and you don't look at them rather something in front of you. So like you fix your gaze ahead of you.
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