deference

Example Sentences

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Once fiduciaries carry out that process, they require deference from the law to fulfill properly their role as decision makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Plus, she has a trad wife thing going on, emphasizing her deference to her husband’s decisions.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

The debate, called by the Liberal Democrats to demand the release of documents relating to Andrew's 2001 appointment as UK trade envoy, took in privilege, deference, and holding power to account.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Newsom has routinely won approval from the state’s Democratic base, as well as respect and deference from its elected leaders, and his notoriety as a top foe of Trump continues to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

In deference to his bosses, Theo hangs the more traditional paintings on the ground floor, and the modern paintings on the entresol.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman