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in respect of

preposition

B1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

Concerning or relating to a specified matter, used to define the subject a provision addresses.

The Seller shall have no liability in respect of any claim notified more than 18 months after Completion.

Similar: with respect to, relating to, concerning

Topic: Legal drafting in Legal English

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