without (the) benefit of

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Definition of without (the) benefit of

: without the help of (something or someone)

The band had to perform without benefit of a rehearsal.

He was able to learn a great deal without the benefit of formal schooling.

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: something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
: useful aid : help
: financial help in time of sickness, old age, or unemployment

: to be useful or profitable to
: to receive help or an advantage : to receive benefit

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