Meaning
despite what has just been mentioned (very formal)
Primary Function
concessive / contrastive connector
Communicative Purpose
to introduce an exception or overriding statement
Pattern
Notwithstanding the above
Core Structure
Notwithstanding the above
Função primária
concessive / contrastive connector
Propósito comunicativo
to introduce an exception or overriding statement
Situações de gatilho
legal clauses, formal exceptions, contracts
Contextos
highly formal written English, legal‑professional
Padrão
Notwithstanding the above
Estrutura central
Notwithstanding the above
Slots de substituição
none (the phrase is fixed)
Colocados típicos
- the parties agree
- applicable laws
Substituições comuns
- despite this
- in spite of the above
- however
Erros comuns
using notwithstanding without the above, or notwithstanding to
Similar / contraste
nevertheless, having said that
Interferências
very formal, can sound pompous if misused
Família do chunk
- formal concessive connectors
Nuance
explicitly overrides previous text, very strong
Efeito pragmático
creates a powerful legal or formal reservation
Dica de memória
formal exception
Nota
This chunk is highly formal and typically used in legal and professional contexts to introduce an exception or overriding statement. It is a fixed phrase and should not be altered.
Upgrade path
notwithstanding any provision herein
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