in relation to

Related to in relation to: With Reference To, along with, in the context of

in relation to (something)

Regarding or related to something. In relation to your vacation request, I'm sorry, but we can't grant it while we have three people out on leave. I think that we should write up another report, in relation to this one, so that we have a full picture of the budget for next year.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in relation to someone or something

relating to someone or something; in connection with someone or something. I mention this fact in relation to your proposed trip. Let's discuss Bill in relation to his future with this company.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in relation to

In reference to; in connection with: This letter from the bank is in relation to your mortgage.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • in relation to (something)
  • with relation to
  • it's too late for sorry
  • no relation
  • in a sorry state
  • know who's who
  • come up from behind
  • say to
  • state
  • say (something) to (one)
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A TEENAGER is wanted for questioning in relation to a sex offence which took place in Liverpool.
POLICE HUNT FOR WANTED TEENAGER
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"This means we know exactly where the turntable on which the inertial measurement unit will sit is in relation to true north" says Webb.
Star gazing: sophisticated navigation equipment needs looking after carefully if it is to keep Royal Navy vessels on course
After being separated and questioned in relation to unfounded terrorism charges, Khalil, her mother, father, and two teenaged brothers were all turned over to INS and held in separate detention for two and a half months.
And now they come for the students...: from computerized tracking to fee hikes, the government is cracking down on America's immigrant students. (Report)
"One local youth was arrested in relation to these matters, " he added.
Festive burglaries
Imperial history performed a largely supportive, legitimating role in relation to empire, and was preoccupied with male domains without any consideration of questions of gender construction or of women and empire.
Gender and Imperialism
All data--laboratory, radiological, etc.--appear in relation to the patient.
Clinical information systems in the academic medical center
Gardai confirmed a man arrested in relation to the incident was later released without charge.
Church is wrecked