notwithstanding
notwithstanding Lexical Profile
notwithstanding Game Scores & Validity
• preposition
In spite of; without being prevented or affected by (used either before or after the noun phrase it governs).
"Notwithstanding some minor technical setbacks, the satellite launch was a complete success."
• adverb
In spite of what has just been mentioned; nevertheless or all the same.
"The initial data appeared inconclusive; they decided to proceed with the research trial notwithstanding."
• conjunction
In spite of the fact that; although.
"Notwithstanding that the committee had reservations about the budget, the proposal was approved."
Word Nuance & Usage
Unusually for an English adposition, 'notwithstanding' can be placed either before its object as a preposition ('notwithstanding the delay') or after its object as a postposition ('the delay notwithstanding').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as a calque of the Anglo-French phrase 'non obstant' (and Medieval Latin 'non obstante'), literally meaning 'not standing in the way of' or 'not obstructing'.