Vis-a-vis (preposition)

1. In relation to; with regard to; in comparison with; as compared to; in contrast to; in respect of; as regards.
2. Face-to-face with; opposite; across from.

Origin:

French, literally "face-to-face".

Examples:

1. He sat vis-a-vis his opponent across the chess board.
2. The two companies are in direct competition vis-a-vis market share.
3. The new policy has been met with mixed reactions vis-a-vis the employees.
4. Vis-a-vis the budget, the company has made some difficult decisions.
5. The two politicians had a heated debate vis-a-vis their differing ideologies.