Notwithstanding – In spite of; Despite the fact

(Pronounced not-with-stan-ding)

To remember the definition of the word notwithstanding, use the following mnemonic:

I'm not standing with them (notwithstanding) in spite of the fact I'm in the same team.

Examples of notwithstanding in a sentence

Notwithstanding his injured knee, the football player made two touchdowns.

My husband really wanted to buy an antique car, notwithstanding my objections.

Notwithstanding her awful childhood, Marsha was a wonderful mother to her own children.