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العربية
بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن — meaning in English: Regardless of
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while ignoring
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بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن
biġḍ al-naẓar ʿan
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formal
common
Usage
Native speakers typically use بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن in discussions where they want to emphasize that a decision or conclusion is unaffected by certain conditions or factors. For instance, during a business negotiation, one might say, 'بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن التكاليف، نحن بحاجة إلى هذا المشروع.' ('Regardless of the costs, we need this project.') This phrase is also common in academic writing when discussing the validity of an argument despite potential counterarguments.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'مهما كان' (mahmā kān), which means 'no matter what.' However, بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن tends to carry a more formal tone and is often used in contexts requiring a degree of professionalism, such as legal or academic discussions, while 'مهما كان' may be used more casually.
Culture
The phrase بِغَضّ النَّظَر عن has roots in classical Arabic literature, where it often appears in legal and philosophical texts to denote the principle of ignoring external factors in reasoning. This reflects a cultural appreciation for rationality and objectivity, often essential in Arab scholarly traditions. It embodies a mindset of looking beyond superficial distractions when making important decisions.
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