without A or B vs without A nor B

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Without a or b' is used when presenting alternatives, while 'without a nor b' is used when emphasizing the exclusion of both options. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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without A or B

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when presenting alternatives.

This phrase is used to indicate that something can be done without either of the two options mentioned.

Examples:

You can choose to go by car without a or b.
The task can be completed without a or b.
You can attend the meeting without a or b.

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May 31, 1997 ... ... 3) supernormal controls included only subjects without A or B; and 4) in the pure proband method, cases included subjects with A only, ...
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Power Cable. Fits power adapters A and B to deliver 120VAC current. Will not connect directly to Unit D without A or B. Price: $15.

Alternatives:

without a or b
without either a or b
without a or b or both
without a or b or any other option
without a or b or any combination of the two

without A nor B

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is used to emphasize the exclusion of both options.

This phrase is used to stress that neither of the two options mentioned is included in a situation or decision.

Examples:

I will not accept the proposal without a nor b.
The project cannot proceed without a nor b.
She will not go to the party without a nor b.

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Aug 17, 2020 ... Constructions: without A and B / without A or B / without A nor B Which is/are impossible/incorrect? For the correct one(s), ...
"without A or B" or "without A nor B"? by KathyL227 Tue Jun 21, 2016 8:40 pm. Hi Ron/Stacey, A question about an idiomatic expression of ...
Feb 1, 2021 ... What is the meaning attached to each grammatically sound nominal sentence? Constructions: without A and B / without A or B / without A nor B
From what I understand, this is the list of meaning of this structure "with...or..." 1. without A or B = without A nor B = without A and B = without (A and B): ...
Nov 13, 2007 ... I confirm that I have the U73 only (without A nor B). There is no release switch, wich is one of the mods I'd like to add.
May 10, 2012 ... 1）without A or Bは、without A nor B と表現されることもあるそうです。（したがって、主流はA or B ということでしょう。） 2）with (either) A ...
Sep 6, 2012 ... An alternate solution without A nor B is to just tweak the settings so that you have a specific setting to function with the pedals that you ...
乱暴な推理 · 等式 · 変数・定数・母数・引数の英語表現 · without A nor B · その理由は…だからである. posted by あいりぃ at 00:00| Comment(0) | Lingua Anglica.

Alternatives:

without a nor b
without either a or b
without a or b, neither
without a or b, not either
without a or b, none of them

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