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in respect of
re·spect R0180400 (rĭ-spĕkt′)n.1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem: I have great respect for your work. See Synonyms at regard.2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem: a leader held in the greatest respect.3. a. Consideration or appreciation: Can't you at least give me some respect?b. Due regard for something considered important or authoritative: respect for the law.4. A particular aspect, feature, or detail: In many respects this is an important decision.5. Usage Problem Relation; reference. See Usage Note at regard.tr.v. re·spect·ed, re·spect·ing, re·spects 1. To feel or show deferential regard for; esteem or admire: All the other scholars respect her.2. a. To avoid interfering with or intruding upon: Please respect my privacy.b. To avoid violating: I respected the speed limit throughout the trip.3. To relate or refer to; concern: As respects the rights of land owners, this law says nothing.Idioms: in respect of Chiefly British With respect to. pay (one's) respects1. To express polite respect, as by paying a visit or addressing one's host: "He paid his respects to the newly-weds, clapping the groom on the shoulder and saying something that made him laugh" (Clare Clark).2. To express mournful respect for the dead, as by attending a wake or delivering a eulogy: "Six Capuchin monks, sitting by the coffin, took turns reciting the prayers for the dead as dignitaries filed by to pay their respects" (David I. Kertzer). with/in respect to In reference or relation to; concerning: "The Supreme Court ... permits greater restriction of commercial speech under current case law than it does with respect to other types of speech" (Samuel A. Alito, Jr.).
[From Middle English, regard, from Old French, from Latin respectus, action of looking back at, regard, from past participle of respicere, to look back at, regard : re-, re- + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
re·spect′er n.in respect of
in respect of (someone or something)1. In reference to. In respect of the defense's claim that Ms. Smith acted alone, we have evidence to the contrary.2. As compensation for something. How much did you receive in respect of your work for the company?See also: of, respectin reˈspect of (formal)
1 concerning: Large increases can now be expected in respect of fuel prices.
2 in payment for something: Please state the money you have received in respect of overtime worked.See also: of, respect in respect of Chiefly British With respect to.See also: of, respectAcronymsSeeIRO |