English Explanatory Dictionary

have respect of persons

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To show favouritism toward certain people, as for their wealth etc.

Word forms

have respect of persons has respect of persons having respect of persons had respect of persons

Etymology

From the Bible, Proverbs 28:21.

Related words

respecter of persons

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