What Does Notwithstanding Mean?

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What Does Notwithstanding Mean?

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Answer 1

The term 'notwithstanding', means 'in spite of'. For example, "the match went on, notwithstanding the rainy weather". It refers to something that is done in spite of an obtrusion, an act that is performed even though barriers may come up.

It is used to refer to the performance of an act despite anything to the contrary. The word is usually followed by a sort of concession. Terms synonymous with 'notwithstanding' include 'however, and 'nevertheless'.

Answer 2

The term notwithstanding is often misunderstood by a lot of people. Notwithstanding can be used as a preposition as "in spite of", "without being opposed or prevented by". It can be used in a sentence in the following way- notwithstanding a brilliant defence, he was found guilty. Or,
She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.

The term notwithstanding can also be used as a conjunction as "in spite of the fact that" and "although". It can be used in a sense in the following way: it was the same material, notwithstanding the texture was the same.

Use of the word notwithstanding can be done as an adverb as "anyway" and "yet". It can be used in a sentence in the following way: we were invited notwithstanding.