W.r.t.

/ˌdʌbəl.juː ɑːr tiː/

Definitions

  1. (abbr.) Abbreviation of 'with respect to,' used to specify the relation to a particular matter in legal texts.
    The contract was amended w.r.t. delivery timelines.

Forms

  • w.r.t.

Commentary

Commonly used in legal writing to concisely indicate the topic or issue that a statement concerns; best to avoid in formal drafting for clarity.

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