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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary
Defer
"Republicans have increasingly split over the ban. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has deferred to the courts over whether the order is lawful, while House Speaker Paul Ryan has defended Trump’s order." (The Guardian.)
How should has deferred to the courts be interpreted in the above? Is it "has delayed [something(?)]"?
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How should has deferred to the courts be interpreted in the above? He has said that he will accept the decision of the courts. )]"?
- How should has deferred to the courts be interpreted in the above?
- He has said that he will accept the decision of the courts.
- )]"?
- No
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How should has deferred to the courts be interpreted in the above? He has said that he will accept the decision of the courts.
Is it "has delayed [something(?)]"? No
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