Pronunciation: /nɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ, -wɪθ-/
preposition
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in spite of: notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict [postpositive]: this small contretemps notwithstanding, they both had a good time
adverb
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nevertheless; in spite of this: she tells us she is an intellectual; notwithstanding, she is a beauty queen
conjunction
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although; in spite of the fact that: notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently
