in respect to (someone or something)
in respect to (someone or something)
1. Showing deferential regard for someone or something. The entire country is observing a moment of silence in respect to the men and women who gave their lives during the war. Everyone on the road saluted in respect to the fire fighters passing by.
2. In reference to someone or something; considering someone or something. in respect to that proposal, I think we should postpone it for now. Your grandfather lists you and your eldest sister in his will, but there isn't anything here in respect to your younger sister.
See also: respect
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in respect to
Also, with respect to. See in regard to.
See also: respect
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- in respect to
- respect (someone or something) as (something)
- respect as
- respecting
- respect for
- respect (someone or something) for (something)
- have regard to (something)
- have regard to something
- ascertain from
- beat into