in the absence of, without

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
817 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
ἄτερ
Transliteration:
ater
Phonic:
at’-er
Meaning:
a particle probably akin to 427; aloof, i.e. apart from (literally or figuratively)
KJV Usage:
in the absence of, without