in respect of — concerning or regarding; with reference to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: concerning or regarding; with reference to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn rɪˈspekt ʌv/
Example Sentences
- In respect of my homework, I can only say... my dog was very hungry last night.
- In respect of the new policy, all employees must attend the mandatory training session.
- The lawyer filed a motion in respect of the client's rights to privacy.
in respect of
PREPOSITION[/ɪn rɪˈspekt ʌv/]
concerning or regarding; with reference to
concerning or regarding; with reference to
In respect of justice, protect every aspect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'in respect of' derives from Latin 'respectus' (past participle of 'respicere', meaning 'to look back at' or 'to regard'), which evolved into the English word 'respect'. The prepositional phrase developed through Middle English and became standardized in formal legal and administrative documents to indicate reference or relation to a specific matter.
Breakdown
respect (from Latin respectus, 'regard' or 'reference') + of (preposition indicating possession or relation) + in (preposition). The construction functions as a phrasal preposition meaning 'with regard to' or 'concerning'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In respect of my homework, I can only say... my dog was very hungry last night.”
“In respect of the new policy, all employees must attend the mandatory training session.”
“The lawyer filed a motion in respect of the client's rights to privacy.”
“In respect of your cooking skills, I think we should order pizza tonight.”
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