Notwithstanding

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ · adverb

Meaning

Nevertheless, all the same..

Definitions by Sense

1. Nevertheless, all the same.
2. Although; despite the fact that; even though.
3. In spite of, despite.

Example Sentences

He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.

But notwithstanding, man, I'll do you your master what good I can;

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.

After this, Amy told her, That notvvithſtanding I vvas angry vvith her, and had uſed her ſo hardly, for ſaying ſomething about her of the ſame kind; yet there vvas an abſolute Neceſſity of ſecuring her, and removing her out of the VVay; […]

The firebox married to Britannia's boiler is not, however, in the Doncaster tradition, notwithstanding that it is comparable in dimensions to that of the "V2."

Notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision.

Those on whom Christ bestowed miraculous cures were so transported that their gratitude made them, notwithstanding his prohibition, proclaim the wonders he had done.

Notwithstanding the high resolution of Hawkeye he fully comprehended all the difficulties and danger he was about to incur.

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Word Forms

• noughtwithstanding
• nonwithstanding

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