noun
respecting someone's intentions or wishes
Used when a decision or action takes into account what another person wants or intends. Often appears in formal or policy-related contexts.
患者の意向尊重が医療の基本です。
Respecting the patient's wishes is fundamental to medical care.
新しい制度では、利用者の意向尊重が重視されている。
In the new system, respecting the users' intentions is emphasized.
Compound of 意向 (intention, wish) and 尊重 (respect, esteem).