Definition of notwithstanding Notwithstanding

/nɑˌtwɪθstæˈndɪŋ/ - [natwithstanding] - not•with•stand•ing

We found 6 definitions of notwithstanding from 5 different sources.

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What does notwithstanding mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

notwithstanding - despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
  however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • notwithstanding (prep.)
    Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.
  • notwithstanding (adv. / conj.)
    Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • notwithstanding
    In defiance of.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • notwithstanding
    not-with-stand′ing, prep. in spite of.—conj. in spite of the fact that, although.—adv. nevertheless, however, yet. [Orig. a participial phrase in nominative absolute=L. non obstante.]

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