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.

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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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. Brad Banducci:

   A more competitive environment will result in lower margins as we invest to improve all aspects of the customer experience, notwithstanding gathering momentum in operating efficiencies.

2. Marcel Proust:

   The bonds that unite another person to ourselves exist only in our mind. Memory as it grows fainter relaxes them, and notwithstanding the illusion by which we would fain be cheated and with which, out of love, friendship, politeness, deference, duty, we cheat other people, we exist alone. Man is the creature that cannot emerge from himself, that knows his fellows only in himself when he asserts the contrary, he is lying.

3. Phin Ziebell:

   Notwithstanding day-to-day movements, the fundamental picture hasn't really changed, and that is one of supply outstripping demand growth for most of the year, it's an incessant march downwards, and it would be interesting to see where it bottoms out, but there doesn't seem to be any sign of it so far.

4. Jeffrey Dean:

   Canada's weaker currency, combined with our lower volatility and lower geopolitical risk, makes us very appealing to certain foreign buyers today - notwithstanding where we are in the valuation cycle.

5. Jeffrey Lowe:

   For women, there are fewer women partners than male partners at these law firms, so fewer mentorship opportunities for people who are like them, women will also tell you, notwithstanding the strides I think have been made in society, there is still a sense that the old boy's club can still be hard to crack. If you're not part of it, you're missing out on the opportunity to inherit clients that a male partner might be able to.

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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. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notwithstanding
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=notwithstanding