notwithstanding

Saynot-with-STAN-ding/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/UK/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/

4 meanings of notwithstanding

1
despite (starts phrase)preposition
Used before something to show that it does not stop another thing from happening.
Notwithstanding the rain, the game went ahead.
The plan was approved notwithstanding a few complaints from parents.
Similardespite
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2
despite (ends phrase)postp
Used after something to show that it does not stop another thing from happening.
His sore knee notwithstanding, he finished the race.
We had a great trip, the bad weather notwithstanding.
Similardespite
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3
all the sameadverb
Even so, or all the same.
It was very cold, but we went swimming notwithstanding.
The test was hard. She passed it notwithstanding.
Similarnevertheless, nonetheless, regardless, anyway
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4
althoughconjunction
Even though, used to join two parts of a sentence.
She went to work, notwithstanding that she felt sick.
Notwithstanding that the shop was closed, the owner let us in.
Similaralthough, though
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Origin

From not + withstanding, already used this way in Middle English.