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RESPECTING

\ɹɪspˈɛktɪŋ], \ɹɪspˈɛktɪŋ], \ɹ_ɪ_s_p_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of RESPECTING

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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In relation to; regarding.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

In regard to; concerning.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

With relation or regard to; regarding; in respect of, prep. in relation to; with regard to.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

ppr., but commonly used as a preposition. Having regard or relation to; regarding; concerning.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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