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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Notwithstanding \Not`with*stand"ing\, adv. or conj. [Originally
the participle of withstand, with not prefixed.]
Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go,
notwithstanding it rains.
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I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give
it to thy servant. Notwithstanding, in thy days I will
not do it. --1 Kings xi.
11, 12.
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They which honor the law as an image of the wisdom of
God himself, are, notwithstanding, to know that the
same had an end in Christ. --Hooker.
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You did wisely and honestly too, notwithstanding
She is the greatest beauty in the parish. --Fielding.
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{Notwithstanding that}, notwithstanding; although.
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These days were ages to him, notwithstanding that he
was basking in the smiles of the pretty Mary. --W.
Irving.
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