notwithstanding

/nɒtwɪˈstændɪŋ/

despite that

Notwithstanding the rain, we went to the park.

Even though it was raining, we went to the park.

Law

formal

Despite or in spite of a particular fact or circumstance.

Notwithstanding the contract's terms, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

Even though the contract had specific terms, the court decided to support the plaintiff.

Often used in legal contexts to indicate that a particular fact does not affect the outcome.

Collocations

despite what was previously stated

Use 'notwithstanding' in formal writing, such as legal documents or academic papers.

This word is too formal for everyday conversation; use 'despite' or 'in spite of' instead.

From Middle English 'notwithstandinge', from 'not' + 'withstanding' (present participle of 'withstand').

Commonly used in formal writing, especially in legal and academic contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.

not

negation

prefix

withstanding

resisting or enduring

root

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