Gesture of deference or respect (9)

I believe the answer is:

obeisance

(Other definitions for obeisance that I've seen before include "Act of submission" , "great respect" , "Submissive respect" , "Bowing" , "showing deference" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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