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Respective \Re*spec"tive\ (r[-e]*sp[e^]k"t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F.
respectif, LL. respectivus. See {Respect}.]
1. Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary;
considerate. [Obs.]
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If you look upon the church of England with a
respective eye, you can not . . . refuse this
charge. --A?p. Sandys.
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2. Looking towardl having reference to; relative, not
absolute; as, the respective connections of society.
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3. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each;
particular; own; as, they returned to their respective
places of abode.
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4. Fitted to awaken respect. [Obs.] --Shak.
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5. Rendering respect; respectful; regardful. [Obs.]
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With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.
--Chapman.
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With thy equals familiar, yet respective. --Lord
Burleigh.
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