notwithstanding

Adverb

• despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Adv

• Nevertheless, all the same.

Conj

• Although; despite; even though.

Prep

• In spite of, despite.

Postp

• In spite of, despite.

Examples

• He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
• in accordance with school district rules on the topic, personal preferences notwithstanding
• notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision

Synonyms

all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, withal, yet, after all, anyway, despite, in spite of, maugre, regardless, regardless of, see also Thesaurus:despite

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