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deferential [Am ˌdɛfəˈrɛn(t)ʃ(ə)l, Brit dɛfəˈrɛnʃ(ə)l] ADJ

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to be deferential to sb

ser deferente (para) con alguien

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Making a factual conclusion of any kind is inextricably linked with assigning weight to evidence, and thus attracts a deferential standard of review. en.wikipedia.org

A daughter was expected to be deferential toward her father and to remain loyal to him, even if it meant having to differ with her husbands. en.wikipedia.org

As a partner he was grave and deferential, yet he never subsided meekly into the background. en.wikipedia.org

Charlotte is very deferential and quiet. en.wikipedia.org

So, the flow rate within the evaporite layer is progressively increasing as deferential load intensifies (fig. 2). en.wikipedia.org

This creates a hierarchical divide between the knowledge-authorities in the professions and a deferential citizenry. en.wikipedia.org

That we are obedient, conservative, deferential, colonial and complex, particularly so. en.wikipedia.org

All were charmed by the small, dapper man who listened respectfully, had a light touch with flattery, yet was not tediously deferential. en.wikipedia.org

He led his country to a deferential scenario that suffered. en.wikipedia.org

It also makes money-driven, poll-obsessed elected officials deferential to corporate goals of profit often at the cost of the common good. en.wikipedia.org

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