adverb
- without regard or consideration; regardless; in a manner that does not take something into account
Usage: formal; often used with 'of' to indicate what is being disregarded
Examples
- The rule applies irrespectively of age or background.
- She proceeded irrespectively with her plans despite the warnings.
- The policy affects all employees irrespectively of their tenure.
- He spoke irrespectively of the consequences his words might have.
- The law is enforced irrespectively of social status.