Respecting
/rɪˈspɛktɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (participle)) Present participle of respect, referring to the act of acknowledging or honoring rights, laws, or authority.
The law mandates respecting others' property rights.
Forms
- respect
- respects
- respected
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Commentary
Used primarily as a gerund or participle form of 'respect,' it conveys ongoing acknowledgment or observance, often found in statutory or contractual contexts requiring adherence to rules or rights.
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