[ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ], (Adposition)

Definitions:
- in spite of
(e.g: notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant ‘not providing an obstacle to’

[ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- nevertheless; in spite of this
(e.g: I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant ‘not providing an obstacle to’

[ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ], (Conjunction)

Definitions:
- although; in spite of the fact that
(e.g: notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant ‘not providing an obstacle to’