Is the following a proper use of "respectively"? And if it is not, what is the proper construction of this sentence:
Counts 10, 12, and 14 of the indictment charged Mr. Client, along with Mr. Co-client, with First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated), in violation of D.C. Code §§ 22-2101, 4502, 2104.01(b)(4), 2104.01(b)(6) (2001 ed.). Counts 11, 13, and 15 charged Mr. Client, and Mr. Co-client, with Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence or Dangerous Offense, in violation of D.C. Code § 22-4504(b) (2001 ed.). Each of those counts related to one of the homicide charges.
Count 18 of the indictment charged with Mr. Client with Carrying a Pistol Without a License, in violation of D.C. Code § 22-4504(a) (2001 ed.). Count 29 charged Mr. Client with Obstruction of Justice, in violation of D.C. Code § 22-722(a)(6) (2001 ed.).
When the charges were submitted to the jury, the above listed charges were respectively renumbered 1-6 and 8-9.
Best Answer
Yes, it is a proper use of respectively, although it's a monster paragraph. Respectively can certainly refer to more than two things, and each list is just married up.