Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
notwithstanding
preposition, conjunction
/ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstænd.ɪŋ/
Definition
In spite of; without being prevented by.
Examples
- Notwithstanding the rain, the event was a great success.
- She decided to go to the party notwithstanding her fatigue.
- Notwithstanding his previous mistakes, he was given another chance.
Meaning
The term is used to refer to something that occurs despite other factors or conditions that might suggest otherwise.
Synonyms
- despite
- in spite of
- regardless of
