"In case of competing credentials from a Member State the secretary-general defers the matter to the Credentials Committee of the General Assembly who will deliberate on the matter," Guterres' spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20230923-niger-junta-accuses-un-chief-of-obstructing-their-participation-in-general-assembly

The Legislature hasn’t enacted a certified ballot initiative in 16 years and typically defers to voters.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/05/31/politics/maine-supreme-court-legislature-referendums/

The prosecution had since closed its case but the defence’s attempt to present its no-case argument was repeatedly stalled as the presiding judge defers court dates and the trial experiences a prolonged timeline.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/nigerian-woman-rhoda-jatau-regains-freedom-from-bauchi-prison-after-18-months-over-video-condemning-deborah-samuels-murder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-woman-rhoda-jatau-regains-freedom-from-bauchi-prison-aft