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- Dictionarynotwithstanding/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ/
preposition
- 1. in spite of: "notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict"
adverb
- 1. nevertheless; in spite of this: "I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm"
conjunction
- 1. although; in spite of the fact that: "notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently"
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not considering or being influenced by; despite: Injuries notwithstanding, this season has been a disappointment to me.
Sep 3, 2011 · The meaning of NOTWITHSTANDING is despite —often used after its object. How to use notwithstanding in a sentence.
In the most literal sense, notwithstanding actually means to successfully oppose or resist. Top-of-the-line wet-traction tires notwithstanding, the car still got stuck in the mud.
C1. despite the fact or thing mentioned: Notwithstanding some members ' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan. Injuries notwithstanding, the team won the semifinal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast.
(nɒtwɪðstændɪŋ ) preposition. If something is true notwithstanding something else, it is true in spite of that other thing. [formal] He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held. Synonyms: despite, in spite of, regardless of More Synonyms of notwithstanding. Notwithstanding is also an adverb.
(also used following the noun it refers to) without being affected by something; despite something. Notwithstanding some major financial problems, the school has had a successful year. The bad weather notwithstanding, the event was a great success. Word Origin.
NOTWITHSTANDING meaning: without being prevented by (something) despite used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true often used after its object.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word notwithstanding, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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