nonobstant
Meaning
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despite, in spite of, notwithstanding
Pronounced as (IPA)
/nɔ.nɔp.stɑ̃/
Etymology
Univerbation of non + obstant, Old French participle of obster (“to obstruct, stand in the way of”). Compare Dutch niettegenstaande.
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