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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Irrespective \Ir`re*spec"tive\ ([i^]r`r[-e]*sp[e^]k"t[i^]v), a.
1. Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or
consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial; as, an
irrespective judgment.
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According to this doctrine, it must be resolved
wholly into the absolute, irrespective will of God.
--Rogers.
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2. Disrespectful. [Obs.] --Sir C. Cornwallis.
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{Irrespective of}, regardless of; without regard to; as,
irrespective of differences.
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