2. Disrespectful. [Obs.] Sir C. Cornwallis.

Irrespective of, regardless of; without regard to; as, irrespective of

differences.

Ir`re*spec"tive*ly (r`r*spk"tv*l), adv. Without regard to conditions;

not taking circumstances into consideration.

Prosperity, considered absolutely and irrespectively, is better and

more desirable than adversity.

South.

Ir*res"pi*ra*ble (?), a. [L. irrespirabilis: cf. F. irrespirable. See

Respirable.] Unfit for respiration; not having the qualities necessary

to support animal life; as, irrespirable air.

Ir`re*spon`si*bil"i*ty (?), n. [Cf. F. irresponsabilité.] Want of, or

freedom from, responsibility or accountability.

Ir`re*spon"si*ble (?), a. [Pref. ir- not + responsible: cf. F.

irresponsable.]

1. Nor responsible; not liable or able to answer for consequences;

innocent.

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