All 3 Uses of
notwithstanding
in
The Fountainhead
- Mercy is superior to justice, the shallow-hearted to the contrary notwithstanding.†
Chpt 2.9 *notwithstanding = in spite of; or in spite of the thing just mentioned (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Show what a good little homebody she really is, her youthful mistakes notwithstanding.†
Chpt 3.5
- My socialistic theories to the contrary notwithstanding.†
Chpt 4.14
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.