Respects (noun) refers todeferential regard or admiration shown toward someone or something, or to regard for the norms or rights of others. In plural usage, it often denotes expressions of honor or checks of consideration, as in “my respects to the host.” It can also describe specific instances of deference, such as social gestures or formal acknowledgments. The term emphasizes polite recognition rather than the act of respecting in a personal sense.
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