Used to show that something happens or is true despite another fact; means "in spite of."
“Notwithstanding the budget cuts, the museum managed to open two new exhibits.”
“The delays notwithstanding, the bridge project was completed within the year.”
This is a formal word you may encounter in Part 3 articles when the writer acknowledges a difficulty before stating a result, similar to "despite" but more formal. It sometimes appears after the noun it modifies, as in "objections notwithstanding," which can be confusing, so read the full sentence carefully. Recognizing it helps with questions about outcomes that occur despite obstacles.
Synonyms: despite, in spite of, regardless of