What does notwithstanding means?

"Notwithstanding" is a word that means "in spite of" or "despite". It indicates that something will happen or be true even though there is something else that might prevent it.

Here are some examples:

* "Notwithstanding the bad weather, we went for a walk." (Even though the weather was bad, we still went for a walk.)

* "The company announced a new product, notwithstanding the recent economic downturn." (The company launched a new product even though the economy was struggling.)

* "Notwithstanding the fact that he was tired, he finished the race." (Even though he was tired, he still finished the race.)

Essentially, "notwithstanding" introduces a contrast or exception to what has been said before.

It can be used in both formal and informal writing, but is often used in legal documents and contracts.