Associations to the word «Notwithstanding»

NOTWITHSTANDING, adverb. Nevertheless, all the same.

NOTWITHSTANDING, conjunction. Although.

NOTWITHSTANDING, preposition. In spite of, despite.

NOTWITHSTANDING, noun. An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSE, noun. (Canada) (legal) Section 33 of Part I (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) of the Canadian Constitution Act (1982), which permits the creation of laws without regard for certain constitutional rights. Specifically, under section 33 the federal and provincial governments may enact laws "notwithstanding" section 2 (Fundamental Freedoms) and sections 7 through 15 (Legal and Equality Rights) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Such laws may be in effect for up to five years and are renewable.

NOTWITHSTANDING CLAUSES, noun. Plural of notwithstanding clause

NOTWITHSTANDING, adverb. Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go".