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Simple English definitions for legal terms
notwithstanding
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A quick definition of notwithstanding:
Term: NOTWITHSTANDING
Definition: Notwithstanding means "despite" or "in spite of." For example, if there are certain conditions listed, but the landlord can still terminate the lease if the tenant defaults, it means that the landlord can terminate the lease notwithstanding the conditions listed.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: NOTWITHSTANDINGDefinition: Despite; in spite of
Example: Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the football match continued.
Explanation: This means that despite the heavy rain, the football match still continued. The word "notwithstanding" is used to show that something is happening despite a particular condition or circumstance. In this case, the heavy rain did not stop the football match from continuing.
Example: Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he got the job.
Explanation: This means that despite his lack of experience, he still got the job. The word "notwithstanding" is used to show that something is happening despite a particular condition or circumstance. In this case, the person's lack of experience did not prevent him from getting the job.