deference
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Under this formulation, when a previous decision does not conform with history and tradition, stare decisis—the court’s deference to judicial precedent—is especially weak.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
And so it is a surprise to turn to New York’s New Museum, which has been expanded in a way that shows something rare for Mr. Koolhaas: deference.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Plus, she has a trad wife thing going on, emphasizing her deference to her husband’s decisions.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
There were, though, some concerns expressed about those conventions — and a sense from some that for too long custom had been the midwife of deference and that must change.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
It was a strange requirement of the workers’ jobs, this constant show of deference, but the Helpers met it admirably.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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