notwithstanding

American  

[not-with-stan-ding, -with-] / ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- /

preposition

1. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by.

   Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.

   Antonyms:

   on account of, because of

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conjunction

1. in spite of the fact that; although.

   It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.

adverb

1. nevertheless; anyway; yet.

   We were invited notwithstanding.

notwithstanding British  

/ -wɪð-, ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ /

preposition

1. (often immediately postpositive) in spite of; despite

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conjunction

1. despite the fact that; although

1. in spite of that; nevertheless

Related Words

Notwithstanding, despite, in spite of imply that something is true even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. The three expressions may be used practically interchangeably. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements.

Etymology

Origin of notwithstanding

1350–1400; Middle English (preposition, adverb, and conjunction); not, withstand, -ing ²

Example Sentences

I like the straightforward transaction of reserving a hotel room, not the gray area of booking with a stranger who—the cozy “host” title notwithstanding—plans to charge me for my stay.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is the time for us to declare that, notwithstanding these challenges, we soar.”

From Los Angeles Times

And references to the original run notwithstanding — appletinis, “Star Wars,” a certain closet — it’s intelligible and funny on its own terms , and as full of love as ever.

From Los Angeles Times

In nearly all of those cases, he won preliminary rulings from the Supreme Court allowing his policies to take effect, notwithstanding lower-court injunctions that had blocked them.

From The Wall Street Journal

You are shifting from the accumulation phase of your life, your salary notwithstanding, to the distribution phase.

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