without reference to
不考虑…,置…于不顾not taking account of sb/sth
This test is to be taken by all pupils without reference to age or grade.这次测验的对象是全体小学生,不论年龄和年级。

The play is full of references to the political events of those days.这剧本涉及当时的许多政治事件。
Avoid any reference to his illness.千万别提起他的病。
The author does not give references.作者没有注明参考文献的出处。
Does he has references from former employers?他有以前雇主写的推荐信吗?
The headmaster supplied him with a reference.校长给他提供证明人。

reference, deference, homage, honour
参见honour条。