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notwithstanding
[ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ]
preposition/conjunction/adverb
apesar de; não obstante; conquanto
1.
In spite of; despite
Notwithstanding the rain, the event proceeded as planned.
Apesar da chuva, o evento prosseguiu conforme planejado.
2.
Nevertheless; however; all the same
He was tired; notwithstanding, he continued working.
Ele estava cansado; não obstante, continuou trabalhando.
3.
Used in legal or formal documents to indicate an exception or contrary provision
Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, the parties may terminate immediately.
Não obstante qualquer outra disposição neste acordo, as partes podem rescindir imediatamente.
Synonyms
despite
in spite of
nevertheless
however
still
yet
regardless of
Antonyms
because of
due to
owing to
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apesar de; não obstante
Most common in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
apesar de; conquanto
Apesar de is more frequently used in everyday speech
Portugal
não obstante; apesar de
Não obstante is preferred in formal Portuguese from Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
notwithstanding the above
notwithstanding anything to the contrary
notwithstanding any other provision
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