adv.
Pronunciation: ˌ nät-with- ' stan-di ŋ , -wi th -
Function: preposition
Etymology: Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand
Date: 14th century
: DESPITE < notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success> ― often used after its object <the motion passed, our objection notwithstanding >