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.