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notwithstanding
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As an adverb, notwithstanding means nevertheless, all the same. As a conjunction, it means although.
Meanings of notwithstanding
5 meaningsadverb
Nevertheless, all the same.
“He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.”
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding 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”
Similar: however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same
conjunction
Although; despite; even though.
preposition
In spite of, despite.
“notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision”
postposition
In spite of, despite.
“in accordance with school district rules on the topic, personal preferences notwithstanding”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).