PoliticsJuly 10, 2026
deference
/ˈdɛfərəns/
Definition
A humble submission to the judgment, opinion, or authority of another person.
Etymology
The word comes from the Middle French 'déférence,' which is derived from the Latin 'deferre,' meaning to carry away or to yield. It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of showing respect by deferring to another's status or expertise.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe President Trump’s respectful yielding to the Fed Chair’s authority, highlighting a shift in his usual confrontational approach toward the central bank.
Playbook
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