English Reference
Idiom idiom

in respect of sth


you use this when you are talking about a specific thing or a particular part of a situation.


SIMPLE

“I have a question in respect of the new rules.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The manager sent an email to all staff in respect of the upcoming changes to our office schedule.”

COMPLEX

“The committee reached a unanimous decision in respect of the proposed environmental policies after reviewing the extensive data provided by the researchers.”

Last updated April 22, 2026