All 3 Uses of
notwithstanding
in
The Merchant of Venice
- The man is, notwithstanding, sufficient.
Scene 1.3notwithstanding = in spite of; or in spite of the thing just mentioned (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Notwithstanding, use your pleasure; if your love do not persuade you to come, let not my letter.'
Scene 3.2
- ANTONIO: I am the unhappy subject of these quarrels.
PORTIA: Sir, grieve not you; you are welcome notwithstanding.Scene 5.1 *notwithstanding = despite what was just said (in this case, even though he is the subject of the quarrels, he is still welcome.)
Definition:
in spite of; or in spite of the thing mentioned
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
This word is commonly seen in legal contracts you may be asked to sign.