Despite and Without reference to

Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Without reference to and despite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Without reference to" instead the word "Despite" as an adjective or a preposition.

Despite and without reference to are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despite" instead the phrase "Without reference to" as an adjective or a preposition.