notwithstanding

• ظرف (وأيضاً حرف جر أو أداة ربط) يعني «مع ذلك» أو «بالرغم من ذلك»، ويُستعمل للإشارة إلى أن أمراً ما صحيح أو يحدث على الرغم من قول أو عقبة سابقة. له نبرة رسمية ويشيع في السياقات القانونية والأكاديمية والأدبية.

An adverb (and also a preposition/conjunction) meaning "nevertheless" or "in spite of that." It is used to indicate that something is true or happens despite a preceding statement or obstacle. It is formal in tone and often appears in legal, academic, or literary contexts.

1. Despite or in spite ofC1formal

   Used to indicate that something is true or happens even though there is a contrary factor or obstacle.

   على الرغم من

   • Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the event continued as planned.
   • The project was completed on time, notwithstanding the budget cuts.
   • Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he performed admirably.

   المرادفاتeven sohoweverneverthelessnonethelessregardlessstillyet

• حرف جر أو ظرف رسمي يُستعمل للإشارة إلى أن أمرًا أو شرطًا أو واقعة لا تمنع أمرًا آخر ولا تبطله؛ ويعني «على الرغم من»، أو «بالرغم من»، أو «رغم»، أو «مع»، أو «بصرف النظر عن». يغلب استعماله في السياقات القانونية والدبلوماسية والأكاديمية والرسمية.

A formal preposition used to indicate that a fact, circumstance, or condition does not prevent or invalidate something else; meaning 'in spite of', 'despite', or 'without being affected by'; predominantly used in legal, academic, diplomatic, and official contexts.

1. In spite of; despite (concessive relation)C2formallegal

   Used to introduce a fact or circumstance that might be expected to prevent something but does not; indicates that the main clause remains true regardless of the subordinate element; characteristic of formal, legal, and official registers.

   على الرغم من، بالرغم من

   • Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the ceremony proceeded as scheduled.
   • The contract remains valid notwithstanding any changes to the terms.
   • Notwithstanding these difficulties, the project was completed on time.

2. Without being affected or invalidated by (legal/formal exception)C2formallegal

   Used in legal, contractual, or regulatory language to specify that a provision, right, or obligation remains in force regardless of other stated conditions or potential conflicts; often appears in clauses beginning with 'notwithstanding anything to the contrary'.

   بغض النظر عن، بصرف النظر عن، دون تأثر بـ

   • Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the parties agree to arbitrate disputes.
   • The rights granted under this license are notwithstanding any prior agreements.
   • Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company reserves the right to modify these terms.