Define: Notwithstanding

The meaning of “Notwithstanding” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Notwithstanding defined in a legal contract?

  • Notwithstanding means without any hindrance or obstruction from, or in spite of something.
    Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Notwithstanding means despite any previous agreements or legislations, this provision prevails over conflicting laws, including any [clause].
    Seen in 2 SEC filings.
  • Notwithstanding means irrespective of, or despite certain circumstances.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Notwithstanding means without any interference or disruption from, or despite of.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Notwithstanding means despite or regardless of any existing agreements, this provision holds.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.
  • Notwithstanding means despite anything to the contrary in the preceding or following text.
    Seen in 1 SEC filing.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Notwithstanding means acting without being prevented or disrupted by any existing factors or circumstances.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Dispute resolution process
  • Termination of contract clauses
  • Special conditions or exceptions

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Notwithstanding means this provision prevails, despite any contradictory or conflicting prior agreements or laws.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Intellectual property rights
  • Confidentiality clauses
  • Governing law and jurisdiction clauses

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Notwithstanding'?

Notwithstanding means acting without being prevented or disrupted by any existing factors or circumstances.