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Respective

/rɪˈspɛktɪv/
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(adj) Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

Go to your respective seats.
Let's discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The two leaders returned to their ____ countries after the summit concluded with a joint declaration.

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