with reference to

phrase

formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I have something further to add with reference to what was said earlier.
The course covers ancient history with special reference to the Roman Empire.

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Policies were justified not with reference to morality or metaphysics but with citations of white papers. Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026 His status with reference to the office was fixed at the time of his conviction,’ the leaders wrote. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 19 Dec. 2025 Borden made his case with reference to the legal treatment of war crimes. Big Think, 27 Nov. 2025 The pop sensation and Chief's tight end announced their engagement with reference to one song in particular. EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Liverpool fans also created a popular anthem just for Díaz with reference to his home town of Barrancas in northern Colombia. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Authorities request witnesses or anyone with information on the incident to contact the Riverton Police Department by calling 801-840-4000 with reference to case number RV25-11563. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 7 July 2025 The lawsuit opened with reference to the Dominion settlement, and Newsom — widely viewed as a Democratic presidential contender for 2028 — wasted little time in leveraging that case in a fundraising email to supporters. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 June 2025 This isn’t the first time Brosnan has addressed his accent abilities, with reference to Mobland in particular. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025

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“With reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20reference%20to. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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