notwithstanding Definition
- 1in spite of; without being affected by the thing mentioned
- 2nevertheless; anyway
Using notwithstanding: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "notwithstanding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Notwithstanding the bad weather, we decided to go on a picnic.
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She went ahead with the plan notwithstanding my objections.
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He was determined to finish the race, notwithstanding his injury.
notwithstanding Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with notwithstanding
a provision in a law or constitution that allows certain actions to be taken despite other provisions in the same law or constitution
Example
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms includes a notwithstanding clause that allows the government to override certain rights in specific circumstances.
despite any other information or evidence that might suggest otherwise
Example
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the contract, the seller is responsible for all shipping costs.
despite what has been said or written previously
Example
Notwithstanding the above, the company reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time.
Origins of notwithstanding
from Middle English 'notwithstondyn', meaning 'to withstand'
Summary: notwithstanding in Brief
The term 'notwithstanding' [not-with-standing] means in spite of or without being affected by something. It is often used as a conjunction to introduce a contrasting statement, as in 'Notwithstanding the bad weather, we decided to go on a picnic.' Other phrases include 'notwithstanding clause,' which allows certain actions to be taken despite other provisions in a law or constitution, and 'notwithstanding anything to the contrary,' which means despite any other information or evidence that might suggest otherwise.
