Definitions for NOTWITHSTANDING
ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ-not·with·stand·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingadverb

   despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

   "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. notwithstandingadverb

   Nevertheless, all the same.

2. notwithstandingconjunction

   Although.

3. notwithstandingpreposition

   In spite of, despite.

4. Etymology: notwithstandinge, from a calque from nōn obstante ("not standing")

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notwithstandingconj.

   This word, though in conformity to other writers called here a conjunction, is properly a participal adjective, as it is compounded of not and withstanding, and answers exactly to the Latin non obstante; it is most properly and analogically used in the ablative case absolute with a noun;

   1. Without hindrance or obstruction from.

   Those on whom Christ bestowed miraculous cures, were so transported that their gratitude made them, notwithstanding his prohibition, proclaim the wonders he had done for them. Decay of Piety.

   2. Although. This use is not proper.

   A person languishing under an ill habit of body, may lose several ounces of blood, notwithstanding it will weaken him for a time, in order to put a new ferment into the remaining mass, and draw into it fresh supplies. Addison.

   3. Nevertheless; however.

   They which honour the law as an image of the wisdom of God himself, are notwithstanding to know that the same had an end in Christ. Richard Hooker, b. iv.

   The knowledge is small, which we have on earth concerning things that are done in heaven: notwithstanding this much we know even of saints in heaven, that they pray. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 23.

   He hath a tear for pity, and a hand
   Open as day, for melting charity:
   Yet notwithstanding, being incens’d, he’s flint;
   As humourous as winter. William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notwithstanding

   Notwithstanding is a short story collection by British author Louis de Bernières. Published in 2009, it was inspired by Wormley, the Surrey village in which he grew up during the 1960s and 1970s.

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1. notwithstanding

   "Notwithstanding" is a conjunction or preposition that indicates a contrast or contradiction. It means "in spite of", "despite", or "regardless of". It suggests that the mentioned fact or statement does not affect or alter the situation that is being discussed.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Notwithstanding

   without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of

2. Notwithstanding

   nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains

3. Etymology: [Originally the participle of withstand, with not prefixed.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Notwithstanding

   not-with-stand′ing, prep. in spite of.—conj. in spite of the fact that, although.—adv. nevertheless, however, yet. [Orig. a participial phrase in nominative absolute=L. non obstante.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of NOTWITHSTANDING in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of NOTWITHSTANDING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of NOTWITHSTANDING in a Sentence

1. Christine Abizaid:

   This year, ISIS-Khorasan expanded its ambitions outside Afghanistan with a handful of cross-border rocket attacks against Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and a foiled plot in India, its ambitions for attacking the West — possibly including the Homeland — remains a top intelligence priority, notwithstanding the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan last August.

2. Carlos Brito:

   Notwithstanding our good-faith efforts, the board of SABMiller has refused to meaningfully engage with us.

3. Merrick Garland:

   In some circumstances, a respondent’s mental health condition may indicate that the respondent does not pose a danger to the community, of course, an individual may pose a danger to the community notwithstanding a mental health condition, and in those cases, the ‘ particularly serious crime ’ bar to asylum and withholding of removal may apply.

4. Rod Rosenstein:

   Notwithstanding my personal affection for Director Comey, I thought it was appropriate to seek a new leader.

5. Adam Schiff:

   The President's allies in Congress are trying to make it even more difficult for these witnesses to cooperate but we're grateful that the witness is a real professional and has come forward, notwithstanding the obstacles.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=NOTWITHSTANDING
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Notwithstanding
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=NOTWITHSTANDING
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notwithstanding
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/NOTWITHSTANDING
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=NOTWITHSTANDING