What are the synonyms for "due" in the following sentence?
Definition:
with (all) due respect: (spoken) used when you disagree with someone or
criticize them in a polite way:Dad, with all due respect, was not a very good husband.
Meaning – What Does ‘Due’ Mean in ‘With All Due Respect’?
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Best Answer
"Due" means "appropriate" or "owed".
The literal meaning is "showing all respect that is owed [to you or whoever it is that I'm about to disagree with]"