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Difference between Have respect for something and Have respect to something

have respect for something—(also: have regard for something) honor or respect smth.:

  • Since some of the members have no respect for the law, they refuse to enter into a legal marriage.

have respect to something —(also: have regard to something) take smth. into account:

  • In fixing the remuneration we shall have respect to the work entailed and the qualifications of the person appointed.