Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site hound.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!harpo!gummo!whuxlb!pyuxll!eisx!npoiv!npois!hogpc!houxm!hound!rwhw From: rwhw@hound.UUCP Newsgroups: net.nlang,net.general,net.misc Subject: "respect (definition)" Message-ID: <261@hound.UUCP> Date: Mon, 25-Jul-83 15:24:53 EDT Article-I.D.: hound.261 Posted: Mon Jul 25 15:24:53 1983 Date-Received: Tue, 26-Jul-83 16:39:49 EDT Organization: Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ Lines: 28 For all those that don't know the meaning of the word or misunderstand the meaning, here is the dictionary's version of *respect*. ****************************************************************************** Standard College Dictionary .. Funk & Wagnalls 1967 respect --- v.t. 1. To have deferential regard for; esteem. 2. To treat with propriety or consideration. 3. To regard as inviolable; avoid intruding upon. 4. To have relation or reference to; concern. -Syn. see ADMIRE. n. 1.Regard for and appreciation of worth; honor and esteem: I have great *respect* for the man. 2. Demeanor or deportment indicating deference; courteous regard: to have *respect* for one's elders. 3. pl. Expressions of consideration or esteem; compliments: to pay one's *respects*. 4. Conformity to duty or obligation; compliance or observance: *respect* for the law. 5. The condition of being honored or respected: to be held in *respect*. 6. A specific aspect or feature; detail: In what *respect* is he wanting? 7. Reference or relation: usually with *to*: with *respect* to profits. 8. *rare* Undue inclination or bias of mind. 9. *Obs* Consideration. -Syn. See DEFERENCE. -2 ***************************************************************************** -- Roy W. H. Walters (a.k.a. BTM)