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reˈspectfulness
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The fact of being respectful.
1626in Rushw. Hist. Coll. (1659) I. 239 He hath also heard with what duty and respectfulness to his Majesty their Lordships have proceeded therein. 1676G. Towerson Decalogue 240 From respectfulness in our language pass we to respectfulness in our actions. 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) III. 325 Her respectfulness seems too much studied. 1832L. Hunt Sir R. Esher (1850) 386, I took the opportunity of kissing her hand with a respectfulness which I felt at the bottom of my heart. 1892Daily News 8 Nov. 6/8 Respectfulness towards those to be ruled was nine-tenths of effective administration. |