#formality  compliance with formal rules
  supertype:  conformation__conformity__compliance__abidance  acting according to certain accepted standards
  subtype:  politeness__civility  the act of showing regard for others
     subtype:  courtesy  a courteous or respectful or considerate act
        subtype:  attention  a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
        subtype:  gallantry  polite attentiveness to women
     subtype:  deference__respect  an 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"
        subtype:  homage__court  respectful deference; "pay court to the emperor"
        subtype:  last_respects  the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside"
     subtype:  devoir  formal expression of respect

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