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Baron avoids displaying deference that's due (5)

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owing

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'due' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for owing that I've seen before include "Unsettled; on account" , "Undischarged" , "Still outstanding" , "Unpaid" , "This debt has yet to be paid" .)

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