ENGLISH
REFERENCE

in respect of sth

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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