Respective \Re*spec"tive\ (r?*sp?k"t?v), a. [Cf. F. respectif, LL. respectivus. See Respect.]

1. Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate. [Obs.]

If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not . . . refuse this charge. --A?p. Sandys.

2. Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.

3. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own; as, they returned to their respective places of abode.

4. Fitted to awaken respect. [Obs.]

--Shak.

5. Rendering respect; respectful; regardful. [Obs.]

With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands. --Chapman.

With thy equals familiar, yet respective. --Lord Burleigh.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)