Deferential (10)
I believe the answer is:
respectful
'deferential' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for respectful that I've seen before include "Showing due deference" , "Showing due regard for others" .)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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