In respect
,
in comparison. [Obs.] Shak. — In respect of. (a) In comparison with. [Obs.] Shak.
(b) As to; in regard to. [Archaic] "Monsters in respect of their bodies." Bp. Wilkins. "In respect of these
matters." Jowett. (Thucyd.) — In, or With, respect to, in relation to; with regard to; as respects. Tillotson.
— To have respect of persons, to regard persons with partiality or undue bias, especially on account
of friendship, power, wealth, etc. "It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment." Prov. xxiv. 23.
Syn. — Deference; attention; regard; consideration; estimation. See Deference.