deferentialism

deferentialism

English

Etymology

deferential +‎ -ism

Noun

deferentialism (uncountable)

1. A policy or habit of behaving deferentially.
   • 1972, Robert Rhodes James, Ambitions and Realities: British Politics 1964-70 (page 91)

     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.

   • 2016, Martin Scheinin, ‎Helle Krunke, ‎Marina Aksenova, Judges as Guardians of Constitutionalism and Human Rights

     All these forms of deference, and their combined outcome of deferentialism, are problematic for the role of the judiciary as guardians of constitutionalism and human rights.