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Etymology edit

Respekt (respect) +‎ Abstand (distance)

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Respektabstand m (strong, genitive Respektabstandes or Respektabstands, plural Respektabstände)

  1. (Austria, chiefly sports) respectable distance (large distance) between the winner and runner up
  2. respectful distance (distance left to be polite or respectful)

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