noun

1. An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

adverb

1. Nevertheless, all the same.

   “He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.”

Synonyms: after all, all the same, anyway, nevertheless, nonetheless, regardless, still, yet

preposition

1. In spite of, despite.

Synonyms: maugre, regardless of

conjunction

1. Although.