with respect

Prepositional phrase

Used as a mild apology for following remark, which could otherwise be taken as disrespectful.

Japanese Meaning

後に続く発言が失礼に感じられる可能性を和らげるための、謙虚で軽い謝罪や恐縮の意を表す表現。 / 失礼にあたるかもしれない言葉を述べる前に、軽くお詫びする意味合いで使われる表現。

I say this with respect, but your suggestion could cause delays.

失礼ながら申し上げますが、あなたの提案は遅延を招く可能性があります。

Sense（1）

Used as a mild apology for following remark, which could otherwise be taken as disrespectful.