1. without regard to; regardless of
Usage: typically used with 'of'

Examples

• All students will be evaluated irrespective of their background.
• The policy applies to everyone irrespective of age or gender.
• We must proceed with the plan irrespective of the weather conditions.
• The company hires qualified candidates irrespective of their nationality.
• Irrespective of the cost, we need to fix this problem immediately.
• The law treats all citizens equally, irrespective of their social status.