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Furthermore, Republicans have done away with deference for a whole range of posts that touch upon contentious social issues, not just those involving civil rights.
This often involves some marginal sacrifice of sovereignty: an agreement by each nation to constrain its future behavior so long as others do, and systematic deference to international judgment.
Like much deference, it's really a disguised kiss-off.
The Dow Jones average hit new highs yesterday with a 2.8% rise to 9,736 points, and bond and interest rates dipped in deference to the good news.
Jane and Mary's dependence and deference as they maneuver for Owens' attention (and money), Owens' domineering response to his "family," Olivia's defiance of Owens at the end--all are presumably meant to suggest, with due irony, that in America, plus ça