Notwithstanding has 6 different meanings across 4 categories:
An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.
"The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff notwithstanding the lack of direct evidence presented during the trial."
In plain English: Notwithstanding is not actually used as a noun; it functions only as an adjective, preposition, or conjunction to mean regardless of something else.
"He decided to proceed despite the rain notwithstanding his earlier concerns about getting wet."
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding 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"
Nevertheless, all the same.
"The team celebrated their victory notwithstanding the heavy rain that had lasted all day."
In plain English: Notwithstanding means continuing to do something even though there is an obstacle or reason not to.
"The company proceeded with plans for expansion notwithstanding the recent economic downturn."
Usage: Use notwithstanding as an adverb to mean nevertheless or in spite of something previously mentioned. It is best placed at the beginning or end of a sentence rather than between the subject and verb for natural flow.
Although.
"The game continued notwithstanding the heavy rain outside."
In spite of, despite.
"The team celebrated their victory notwithstanding the heavy rain and broken equipment."
In spite of, despite.
"The game continued notwithstanding the heavy rain outside."
From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.