Veneration n. : The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.

Example:
Is Veneration of the cross a Scriptural practice?

Taxonomy
veneration, adoration, veneration of icons, veneration of saints, dulia, honor, icons, worship of God, Roman Catholic, free encyclopedia, latria, traditions, the Roman, classical theology, heresy, Joshua, religious traditions, homage.

Defination from the web:
veneration is a type of honor distinct from the adoration due to God alone. ... Mark Miravelle, of Franciscan University of Steubenville, the English word "worship" has been associated with both veneration and adoration: ...