notwithstanding
11notwithstanding — [[t]nɒ̱twɪðstæ̱ndɪŋ[/t]] PREP If something is true notwithstanding something else, it is true in spite of that other thing. [FORMAL] He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held. ADV: n ADV Notwithstanding is also an …
12notwithstanding — 1. adverb /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ,ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ Nevertheless, all the same. But notwithstanding, man,<br />Ill do you your master what good I can; , Syn: all the same, nevertheless, nonetheless 2. conjunc …
13notwithstanding — preposition formal in spite of something: The government is determined to proceed with the housing policies, notwithstanding public opposition. | The EC nations embarked upon the trade agreement, a few exceptions notwithstanding. notwithstanding… …
14notwithstanding — 1. preposition notwithstanding his workload, he is a dedicated father Syn: despite, in spite of, regardless of, for all 2. adverb she is bright and ambitious notwithstanding, she is now jobless Syn: nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, all the… …
15notwithstanding — UK [ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ] / US [ˌnɑtwɪðˈstændɪŋ] preposition formal despite something Notwithstanding his love of luxury, his house was simple inside. Derived word: notwithstanding UK / US adverb She is an intolerable person, her excellent work… …
16notwithstanding — I. preposition Etymology: Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand Date: 14th century despite < notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success > often used after… …
17notwithstanding — not|with|stand|ing [ˌnɔtwıθˈstændıŋ, wıð US ˌna:t ] prep, adv formal in spite of something ▪ Notwithstanding differences, there are clear similarities in all of the world s religions. ▪ Fame and fortune notwithstanding, Donna never forgot her… …
18notwithstanding — not|with|stand|ing [ ,natwıð stændıŋ ] preposition FORMAL despite something: Notwithstanding his love of luxury, his house was simple inside. ╾ not|with|stand|ing adverb: She is an intolerable person, her excellent work notwithstanding …
19notwithstanding — not•with•stand•ing [[t]ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, wɪθ [/t]] prep. 1) in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. The doctor s orders notwithstanding, she returned to work[/ex] 2)… …
20notwithstanding — prep., adv., & conj. prep. in spite of; without prevention by (notwithstanding your objections; this fact notwithstanding). adv. nevertheless; all the same. conj. (usu. foll. by that + clause) although. Etymology: ME, orig. absol. part. f. NOT +… …
