deference
Example Sentences
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Deference to industry in the absence of any true data privacy rules represents a judgment that market efficiency is more important than potential social harm.
From The Verge • Feb. 11, 2015
Deference was the practice of showing respect for individuals who had distinguished themselves through military accomplishments, educational attainment, business success, or family pedigree.
From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014
Deference has been an important tool for the transmission of culture.
From Salon • May 20, 2012
Deference toward ministers is rare, replaced with skepticism and even criticism of top officials whose performance and talents are found lacking.
From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2011
Deference to age has always been a weakness of mine, and I apologized, although it was he that was at fault.
From R. Holmes & Co. by Bangs, John Kendrick
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