In respect of something
preposition
Regarding, concerning, or in relation to.
The course covers issues in respect of child abuse and neglect.
Often appears as...
- in respect of issues
- in respect of matters
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
preposition
In payment for.
He received $5000 in respect of his consulting fees.
Often appears as...
- in respect of salary
- in respect of services
preposition
In view of, considering, or with reference to.
They decided not to take any action in respect of the allegations.
Often appears as...
- in respect of allegations
- in respect of decisions
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
preposition
Regarding, concerning, or in relation to.
The course covers issues in respect of child abuse and neglect.
Often appears as...
- in respect of issues
- in respect of matters
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
preposition
In payment for.
He received $5000 in respect of his consulting fees.
Often appears as...
- in respect of salary
- in respect of services
preposition
In view of, considering, or with reference to.
They decided not to take any action in respect of the allegations.
Often appears as...
- in respect of allegations
- in respect of decisions
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Use 'in respect of' to clarify what specific topic or item you are discussing.
The meeting will focus on policy changes in respect of employee conduct.
Pro Tip 2/3Substitute Phrasing
Consider 'in respect of' as a formal substitute for 'about' when the context is academic or professional.
The professor's lecture was enlightening, particularly in respect of genetic mutations.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Using 'in respect of' suggests that you are covering a topic comprehensively and in detail.
The textbook delves deeply in respect of renewable energy technologies.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Use 'in respect of' to clarify what specific topic or item you are discussing.
The meeting will focus on policy changes in respect of employee conduct.
Pro Tip 2/3Substitute Phrasing
Consider 'in respect of' as a formal substitute for 'about' when the context is academic or professional.
The professor's lecture was enlightening, particularly in respect of genetic mutations.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Using 'in respect of' suggests that you are covering a topic comprehensively and in detail.
The textbook delves deeply in respect of renewable energy technologies.
Pro Tip 1/3Usage Clarity
Use 'in respect of' to clarify what specific topic or item you are discussing.
The meeting will focus on policy changes in respect of employee conduct.
Pro Tip 2/3Substitute Phrasing
Consider 'in respect of' as a formal substitute for 'about' when the context is academic or professional.
The professor's lecture was enlightening, particularly in respect of genetic mutations.
Pro Tip 3/3Precision
Using 'in respect of' suggests that you are covering a topic comprehensively and in detail.
The textbook delves deeply in respect of renewable energy technologies.
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