notwithstanding UK /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/US /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/adverb 1conjunction 1postposition 1preposition 1 adverb1 •Nevertheless, all the same.He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries. conjunction1 •Although; despite the fact that; even though.Notwithstanding I was provoked, I ought not to have reacted so violently. postposition1 •In spite of, despite.in accordance with school district rules on the topic, personal preferences notwithstandingThe lack of a catalog notwithstanding, it was a very interesting exhibit. preposition1 •In spite of, despite.Notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision.
