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notwithstanding

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not⋅with⋅stand⋅ing

  [not-with-stan-ding, -with-]
Use notwithstanding in a Sentence
–preposition
1. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
–conjunction
2. in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.
–adverb
3. nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME (prep., adv., and conj.); see not, withstand, -ing 2

Synonyms:
1. Notwithstanding, despite, in spite of imply that something is true even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. The three expressions may be used practically interchangeably. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements.

Antonyms:
1. because of, on account of.
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not·with·stand·ing   (nŏt'wĭth-stān'dĭng, -wĭth-)   
prep.  In spite of: The teams played on, notwithstanding the rain.
adv.  All the same; nevertheless: We proceeded, notwithstanding.
conj.  In spite of the fact that; although.

[Middle English notwithstandinge (translation of Medieval Latin nōn obstante) : not, not; see not + withstanding, present participle of withstanden, to resist; see withstand.]
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Word Origin & History

notwithstanding 
c.1380, notwiþstondynge, from not + prp. of the verb withstand (q.v.). A loan-translation of L. non obstante "being no hindrance."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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