definition of
notwithstanding

[1] #1 notwithstanding r. [however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless] 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. wn