In respect to the former vs With respect to the former

Both 'in respect to the former' and 'with respect to the former' are correct phrases, but 'with respect to the former' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the idea of referring back to something previously mentioned.

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In respect to the former

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being considered or discussed in relation to something previously mentioned.

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This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items.
The House observed a minute's silence in respect to these two former Members.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items mentionned above.
With respect to the former transaction, no finding with respect to injury was made.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.
- the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not give rise to any discrimination between its nationals, whether natural or legal persons.
With respect to the former, the approach on which the proposal is based calls to mind the well-known typology of exemption by category which is widely used in the Community legal system for competition on the internal market.
A legacy my husband is proud to uphold, particularly with respect to the former President's long-standing commitment to our military.
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the ERDF, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing by the three Funds (ERDF, ESF and EAGGF Guidance Section) of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5(a).
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objective 5(b).
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5(a) Fisheries, including measures funded pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93.
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG), of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.
In the change of registration for the new place of residence, the person subject to a registration obligation must provide documentary evidence showing that a change of registration has been effected in respect of the former main place of residence.
This appropriation is intended to cover the financing by the three Funds (ERDF, ESF and EAGGF Guidance Section) of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming periods prior to 2000 in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).
the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not give rise to any discrimination between the nationals of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or its companies or firms.
in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, to its Mission to the European Communities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy. Appendix 1
amending Decision 97/252/EC drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of milk and milk products for human consumption, with respect to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Alternatives:

with respect to the former
regarding the former
concerning the former
in relation to the former
in connection with the former

With respect to the former

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being considered or discussed in relation to something previously mentioned.

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With respect to the former transaction, no finding with respect to injury was made.
With respect to the former, the approach on which the proposal is based calls to mind the well-known typology of exemption by category which is widely used in the Community legal system for competition on the internal market.
A legacy my husband is proud to uphold, particularly with respect to the former President's long-standing commitment to our military.
amending Decision 97/252/EC drawing up provisional lists of third country establishments from which the Member States authorise imports of milk and milk products for human consumption, with respect to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
With respect to my former student Dr. Brennan with findings like these I don't know why she became a forensic anthropologist.
With respect to victims' right to protection, courts in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have not generally applied the special method of questioning witnesses outside the courtroom.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items mentionned above.
The House observed a minute's silence in respect to these two former Members.
- the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not give rise to any discrimination between its nationals, whether natural or legal persons.
It is understood that, with respect to arms exports to Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Member States will apply strictly the European Union Code of Conduct for arms exports adopted on 8 June 1998,
In the change of registration for the new place of residence, the person subject to a registration obligation must provide documentary evidence showing that a change of registration has been effected in respect of the former main place of residence.
Increase administrative capacity with respect to tax collection and expenditure control.
Mr Cashman made a remark with respect to discrimination.
With respect to the reference to President Napolitano, who is a former, much-loved colleague, there is a precedent which allows us to include the names of people, of politicians, in our texts.
This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.
(3) It is understood that, with respect to arms exports to Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Member States will apply strictly the European Union Code of Conduct for arms exports adopted on 8 June 1998,
the arrangements applied by the Community in respect of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia shall not give rise to any discrimination between the nationals of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or its companies or firms.
The two sediments selected shall differ with respect to organic carbon content and texture, and where relevant, with respect to pH.
Member States should monitor the situation of consumers with respect to their use of publicly available telephone services and in particular with respect to affordability.

Alternatives:

in respect to the former
regarding the former
concerning the former
in relation to the former
in connection with the former

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