notwithstanding
1. [ adverb ] despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Synonyms: however still nevertheless nonetheless even_so withal all_the_same yet
Examples:

"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it" "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed" "he was a stern yet fair master"

2. [ pronoun ] preposition
Synonyms: despite in_spite_of