n.
Pronunciation: ri- ' spekt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin respectus, literally, act of looking back, from respicere to look back, regard, from re- + specere to look ― more at SPY
Date: 14th century
1 : a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation <remarks having respect to an earlier plan>
2 : an act of giving particular attention : CONSIDERATION
3 a : high or special regard : ESTEEM b : the quality or state of being esteemed c plural : expressions of respect or deference <paid our respect s >
4 : PARTICULAR , DETAIL <a good plan in some respect s >
– in respect of
chiefly British : with respect to : CONCERNING
– in respect to : with respect to : CONCERNING
– with respect to : with reference to : in relation to