notwithstanding

• Advérbio (também preposição/conjunção) que significa «no entanto» ou «apesar disso». Indica que algo é verdadeiro ou acontece apesar de uma afirmação ou obstáculo anterior; tem tom formal e aparece com frequência em contextos jurídicos, acadêmicos ou literários.

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.

   Não obstante

   • 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.

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• Preposição formal usada para indicar que um fato, circunstância ou condição não impede nem anula algo; significa "apesar de", "a despeito de" ou "independentemente de". É empregada principalmente em contextos jurídicos, acadêmicos, diplomáticos e oficiais.

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.

   apesar de, não obstante

   • 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'.

   não obstante, independentemente de, apesar de

   • 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.