in respect to

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Synonyms of in respect tonext
: with respect to : concerning

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The conclusion is often debatable, but not in respect to one major municipal project. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But this is more important, in respect to the extinction crisis and the role the reptile trade plays in the global wildlife and exotic animal trade. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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1563, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in respect to was in 1563

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“In respect to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20respect%20to. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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