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What does respective mean?

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Adjective
  1. Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.
  2. (obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.
  3. (obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.
  4. (obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.
  5. (obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.
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It has no formal powers but operates as a forum for discussing matters of common concern between the respective legislatures.
Bobby joined Manchester United and Jackie Leeds United both contributing much to the success and history of their respective clubs.
The two armipotents brought up their respective legions, thirsting for glory.
For the limp movie, Matthau and Jack Lemmon did little to enliven their respective disagreeability.
On the day indicated by the Sovereign's proclamation, the two Houses assemble in their respective chambers.
Each sheriff had his own compter, which were both prisons and offices, administered by the respective secondaries.

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