respecting
v.v. concerning or about a specific subject. You use this in formal writing to introduce what you are talking about.
v. concerning or with reference to a particular subject. Functions as a complex preposition in formal or legal registers.
I have a few questions respecting your recent proposal.
The committee will meet tomorrow to discuss new regulations respecting the use of public parks.
The document outlines the specific duties of each department respecting the management of sensitive data and the protection of client privacy.
Used primarily in formal, legal, or administrative contexts as a synonym for 'concerning' or 'regarding'.
I am respecting your opinion.I respect your opinion.When used as a preposition meaning 'about', 'respecting' is common; however, as a verb, 'respect' is rarely used in the continuous '-ing' form to describe a state of mind.