without need vs without the need

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Without need' is more concise and formal, while 'without the need' is more common in everyday language. The choice between the two phrases depends on the level of formality you'd like to convey.

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without need

This phrase is correct and can be used in formal contexts.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not necessary or required. It is concise and formal.

Examples:

The machine operates without need for human intervention.
The system can function without need of additional components.

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The Doha Declaration in itself can be implemented by all members without need for further international legal instruments.
This window provides for extensive support to local NGOs and is to be managed at a local level without need to refer to Brussels for each financing decision.
The tables set out in this Annex, list construction products and/or materials which satisfy all of the requirements for the performance characteristic reaction to fire without need for testing.
The construction products and/or materials which satisfy all the requirements of the performance characteristic 'external fire performance' without need for further testing are set out in the Annex.
It shall be possible for the front windows of drivers' cabs to be cleaned from outside the train without need to remove any component or covering.
Enough wanting to see it, without need for exorcisms.
The table set out in this Annex lists construction products and/or materials which satisfy all the requirements for the performance characteristic external fire performance without need for testing.
Leonard, I'm on a lifelong trajectory that includes a Nobel Prize and cities named after me, all four wisdom teeth fit comfortably in my mouth without need of extraction, and my bowel movements run like a German train schedule.
It is common knowledge that a regulation is directly applicable, without the distortions caused by transposition, without the discrepancies arising from the choice of implementing measure, and without need to add to the body of national legislation.
Meets the criterion to a very high degree, without need for improvement.
The construction products which satisfy all the requirements of the external fire performance characteristics without need for further testing are set out in the Annex.
The table set out in this Annex lists the construction products which satisfy all of the requirements for the external fire performance without need for testing.
It will be passed out of the body in a few days without need for you to take special precautions.
Within the very broad definition of the objectives, decisions on sectors to be supported would be made without need to refer to Parliament.
I hope the dispute over 'vehicle and trailer' issues does not stop this being adopted without need for conciliation.
They can't get in without need to talk to FRIM about that.
The construction products and/or materials which satisfy all the requirements of the performance characteristic 'reaction to fire' without need for further testing are set out in the Annex.
Member States shall permit ATHENA to communicate freely and without need for permission, for all official purposes, and shall protect its right to do so.
The construction products and/or materials which satisfy all the requirements of the performance characteristic "reaction-to-fire" without need for further testing are set out in the Annex.
But this instrument is different in nature, focusing primarily on civil society, by its global scope and without need for agreement with the partner country.

Alternatives:

unnecessary
not required
superfluous

without the need

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not necessary or required. It is more common in informal or everyday language.