By-respect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: By-respect is a noun meaning (obsolete) self-interest.
Meaning
(obsolete) self-interest.
Example Sentences
From hence I may reasonably conclude, that Augustus, who was not altogether to good as he was wife, had some by-respect in the enacting of this law
Word Forms
- by-respects
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include by-interest, by-view, regard, by-motive, by-purpose, kind.
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