non obstante

Meanings

• preposition, adverb

  Despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, notwithstanding that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding the circumstances, notwithstanding the opposition

  - "Pese o non obstante la pluva, andai al parco."
  - "Non obstante la tempesta, il vapore continuò a fumare."
  - "Non obstante le difficoltà iniziali, il progetto ha avuto successo."

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Variants

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non obstante

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'non obstante' meaning 'not standing in the way'.

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Trivia

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1. In Galician folklore, 'non obstante' is believed to be a protective charm used to ward off evil spirits.

2. The phrase 'non obstante' is commonly used in legal documents to signify that certain conditions or facts do not prevent the validity of an agreement.

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Related Concepts

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1. Despite: A preposition and conjunction meaning 'in spite of' or 'despite the presence of'. It is commonly used in English and has a similar meaning to 'non obstante' in Galician.

2. Notwithstanding: A conjunction meaning 'despite' or 'in spite of'. It is commonly used in English and has a similar meaning to 'non obstante' in Galician.

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Culture

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In Galician literature, 'non obstante' is often used in poetry to express determination or resilience in the face of adversity.

How to Memorize "non obstante"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wall standing in your way, but then imagine it being knocked down, representing the idea of 'non obstante' - not standing in the way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'non obstante' with the image of a determined person pushing through adversity, like a sailor battling against the wind and waves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Non Obstante: Not Obstructing Adversity' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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