Definitions for "Notwithstanding"
Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.
In spite of; even if; without regard to or impediment by other things.
in spite of the fact that; even though
Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains.
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 same I still want to go"