NOTWITHSTANDING Definition & Meaning

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notwithstanding

[ not-with-stan-ding, -with- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

preposition

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.
Antonyms: ,

conjunction

in spite of the fact that; although:
It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.

adverb

nevertheless; anyway; yet:
We were invited notwithstanding.

notwithstanding

/ -wɪð-; ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ /

preposition

often immediately postpositive in spite of; despite

conjunction

despite the fact that; although

sentence connector

in spite of that; nevertheless

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of notwithstanding¹

1350–1400; Middle English (preposition, adverb, and conjunction); not, withstand, -ing ²

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of notwithstanding¹

C14: not + withstanding, from Old English withstandan, on the model of Medieval Latin non obstante, Old French non obstant

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Synonym Study

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.

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Example Sentences

In the cockpit, Hadjar, notwithstanding his crash on the formation lap in Australia, has made a strong first impression.

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“I appreciate the governor coming out and meeting me,” Trump said graciously, notwithstanding the lack of an invitation.

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Capital costs notwithstanding, the Olympics will require additional police, traffic control, garbage collection and other public services.

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Campaign experience counts a great deal in California, a vast, unruly state with more than 22 million registered voters, notwithstanding the success of those two actor-turned-politicians.

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Glitz and glamour and crowd size notwithstanding, it was, in a sense, just another night in a comedy club, facing an unfamiliar audience daring her to make them laugh.

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