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G. White, Words and Their Uses, iii. 5. Proper; decent: as, conduct that is not re spec table. [Colloq.] respell Love that is respective for increase Is like a good king, that keeps all in peace. Middle ton , Women Beware Women, i. 3. To be virtuous, zealous, valiant, wise, Learned, respective of his country's good.