Deferentialism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A policy or habit of behaving deferentially. uncountable

    "Some observers have concluded that an important element in the Conservative survival has been 'deferentialism', a reminder of a fundamental respect for a ruling — or at least an officer — class."

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"Some observers have concluded that an important element in the Conservative survival has been 'deferentialism', a reminder of a fundamental respect for a ruling — or at least an officer — class."

Etymology

From deferential + -ism.

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