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without regard for

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Definition of without regard for

: without care or concern for
  • The company acted without regard for the safety of its workers.
  • Applicants are considered without regard for age, race, sex, or religion.

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regard play

  1. : appearance

  2. : attention, consideration

  3. : a protective interest : care

  1. : to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

  2. : to pay attention to : take into consideration or account

  3. : to show respect or consideration for

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