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notwithstanding

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

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

preposition

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: ,

conjunction

in spite of the fact that; although.
It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.

adverb

nevertheless; anyway; yet.
We were invited notwithstanding.

notwithstanding

/ -wɪð-, ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ /

preposition

(often immediately postpositive) in spite of; despite

conjunction

despite the fact that; although

in spite of that; nevertheless

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Word History and Origins

Origin of notwithstanding¹

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

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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

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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.

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The success of “Showman” notwithstanding, Jackman’s brand of stage-and-screen razzle-dazzle feels fairly rare in pop music these days among male performers.

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Hypotheticals notwithstanding, Biden's diagnosis may temper some of the sharper criticisms the book revelations would have otherwise prompted.

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Recent efforts to minimize the reach of the courts over executive privilege notwithstanding, the judiciary is still empowered to halt executive decisions.

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The court said then “the fundamental rule of citizenship by birth, notwithstanding the alienage of parents” had been established by law.

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Trump's statements to the contrary notwithstanding, 2024 was a very close election by normal standards.

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