Sunday, October 26, 2008

Word of the Week #8

Irrespective

Source: Scholarly journal, Effects of housing system (outdoor vs. cages) and age laying hens on egg characteristics by H. Van Den Brand, H.K. Parmentier and B. Kemp.

How it was used: Irrespective of age eggs from outdoor layers were relatively broader than eggs from caged layers.

Definition: Not taking something into account; regardless of

Sentence: After the suspect was convicted he was sentenced to pay restitution irrespective of his income level.

Adjective