Have regard to something
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To consider or think about something carefully.
In making a decision, you need to have regard to all the facts.

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- have regard to the facts
- have regard to the circumstances
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To take notice of or pay attention to something.
We must have regard to the views of all stakeholders in this matter.

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- have regard to the views
- have regard to the opinions
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To show respect or consideration for something.
The organization must have regard to the rights of its employees.

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- have regard to the rights
- have regard to the rules
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To consider or think about something carefully.
In making a decision, you need to have regard to all the facts.

Often appears as...
- have regard to the facts
- have regard to the circumstances
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To take notice of or pay attention to something.
We must have regard to the views of all stakeholders in this matter.

Often appears as...
- have regard to the views
- have regard to the opinions
Usage tips
Formal
phrase
To show respect or consideration for something.
The organization must have regard to the rights of its employees.

Often appears as...
- have regard to the rights
- have regard to the rules
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3

Decision Making
Use when considering various elements before making a decision.

Before purchasing, have regard to your budget and needs.
Careful Analysis
Implies a thorough and detailed examination of the subject matter.

The committee had regard to the report's findings before recommending changes.
Impartial Consideration
Suggests an objective approach without personal biases influencing the decision.

Judges must have regard to the law, not personal beliefs.
Decision Making
Use when considering various elements before making a decision.

Before purchasing, have regard to your budget and needs.
Careful Analysis
Implies a thorough and detailed examination of the subject matter.

The committee had regard to the report's findings before recommending changes.
Impartial Consideration
Suggests an objective approach without personal biases influencing the decision.

Judges must have regard to the law, not personal beliefs.
Decision Making
Use when considering various elements before making a decision.

Before purchasing, have regard to your budget and needs.
Careful Analysis
Implies a thorough and detailed examination of the subject matter.

The committee had regard to the report's findings before recommending changes.
Impartial Consideration
Suggests an objective approach without personal biases influencing the decision.

Judges must have regard to the law, not personal beliefs.
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