vis-à-vis
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7.1
- adposition
- /ˌviːz ə ˈviː/
- Formal
:
con respecto a
- Under such conditions, each state seeks to enhance its power vis-à-vis other states or blocs of states.
- vis-à-vis others
- vis-à-vis policy
- vis-à-vis the government
Examples
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Meanwhile, Turkey had learned two important lessons vis-à-vis its relationship with Russia.
Academic text (2000) -
Two U.S. administrations, though quite different in character, found themselves conducting almost identical policies vis-à-vis Syria.
Academic text (2013) -
The religious person is not in a position vis-à-vis his/her religion to accept an alternative.
Academic text (1991) -
Over time, this would facilitate a more active and decisive role for the poor vis-à-vis locally powerful groups.
Academic text (1998) -
First, however, it will be necessary to outline the position of the peasant village vis-à-vis the estate.
Academic text (1995) -
As a result, the position of the regime vis-à-vis parliament was strengthened.
Academic text (1998) -
States have long enjoyed territorial inviolability vis-à-vis their coastal waters.
Academic text (2017) -
Martial law was declared, and this greatly strengthened the power of the military vis-à-vis the civilian politicians.
Academic text (2000) -
The ability of research to induce controversy is tied into its site of investment vis-à-vis the nation's geopolitical mood.
Academic text (2008) -
What does that mean for American foreign policy vis-à-vis our relationship with Russia?
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vis-à-vis comes from French and literally means vis 'face' + à 'to' + vis 'face', 'face-to-face'; a helpful way to remember its formal use is to think of two things put 'face-to-face' to compare them. That's why vis-à-vis can also mean 'in relation to' or 'with regard to'.