vis-à-vis /ˌviːz ɑː ˈviː, ˌviːz ə-/ BrE AmE preposition
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'face to face' ; ⇨ ↑ visage ]
formal in relation to or in comparison with something or someone:
the bargaining position of the UK vis-à-vis the rest of Europe