notwithstanding

[not-with-stan-ding, -with-]

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

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

/ -wɪð-, ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ /

preposition

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

conjunction

1. despite the fact that; although

1. in spite of that; nevertheless

Word History and Origins

Origin of notwithstanding¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of notwithstanding¹

C14: _not + withstanding, from Old English withstandan, on the model of Medieval Latin non obstante, Old French non obstant

Synonym Study

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.

Example Sentences

And the future ObamaCare vote notwithstanding, Democrats of course failed on their overarching demand that an extension of ObamaCare’s enhanced subsidies be central to any bill to reopen the government.

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The positive picture is notwithstanding a headline-grabbing report of a surge in layoff notices, which don’t necessarily translate into sackings.

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Andrew's ties to Epstein were at the centre of Thursday's decision, with the Palace announcement stating: "These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him."

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"These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him," the statement continued.

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These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

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