Definition for RE-SPECT'IVE

RE-SPECT'IVE, a. [Fr. respectif; It. rispettivo.]

  1. Relative; having relation to something else; not absolute; as, the respective connections of society.
  2. Particular; rotating to a particular person or thing. Let each man retire to his respective place of abode. The officers were found in their respective quarters; they appeared at the head of their respective regiments. Let each give according to his respective proportion.
  3. Worthy of respect. [Not in use.] – Shak.
  4. Careful; circumspect; cautious; attentive to consequences; as, respective and wary men. [Not in use.] – Hooker.

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