deference

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The case reached an appeals court, which applied a legal standard that granted commissioners significant deference.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

When it is Prince William's time, he will inherit a Crown where deference is diminished, privilege is pored over and financial accountability is scrutinised hard.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The two delegations showed so much mutual respect, deference and good chemistry that at one point they almost seemed like friends, the U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Locke relinquishes me to the youngest prince, as is expected out of deference.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black