deferential

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Transphobia gives them a chance to step out of the thankless role of being servile and deferential, letting them play the role of the bully.

From Salon

But a former FTC official says the U.K. decision could be a deal-breaker, especially if the appeals tribunal follows its “very deferential” approach to the regulator.

From Seattle Times

And on the Jan. 6 committee, which had been stocked with lawyers and members schooled in past oversight battles, he was an eager participant but a deferential listener.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have grave doubts about the constitutional propriety of Congress vesting administrative agencies with primary authority to adjudicate core private rights with only deferential judicial review on the back end,” Justice Thomas wrote.

From Washington Times

Encouragement to be less deferential came from James and Davis.

From Los Angeles Times