without provocation

Without cause. For no apparent reason. Pam shrieked in surprise when the cat leapt onto her without provocation. I knew I wasn't speeding, so as far as I could tell—the officer pulled me over without provocation.

See also: without

See also:

make do
without a second thought
leave (one) to (one's) own devices
leave one to own devices
leave somebody to their own devices
leave someone to their own devices
leave to own devices
leave to someone's own devices
go out of control
get on without (someone or something)

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