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respective definition
re·spec·tive (ri spek′tiv)
adjective
- as relates individually to each of two or more persons or things; several they went their respective ways
- Obsolete worthy of respect
- Obsolete heedful; attentive
Etymology: ML respectivus < L respectus: see respect
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