The notwithstanding clause allows the Canadian federal government or a provincial legislature to enact legislation to override several sections of the charter that deal with fundamental freedoms, legal rights and equality rights, such as the freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.
gonna say yes it is
Supremacy clause
Yes, "notwithstanding" is a connective or conjunction that is used to contrast or introduce a difference or exception to what has been said before. It is often used to indicate that something is true despite what has been mentioned previously.
Notwithstanding has four syllables: not-with-stan-ding
Evidence notwithstanding, the judge still ruled in favor of the defendent.
Notwithstanding the risks the vet decided to operate.
The building stood for over a hundred years notwithstanding the poor quality of the stone. Notwithstanding his position as a senator, the politician had little to recommend him as a Presidential candidate.
it usually means, 'except for this exception'. It's true, notwithstanding this time when it's false.
Notwithstanding is a word that means "regardless of," and can be used in a sentence as a conjunction. An example of this would be, "First of all, there was no way he could leave the baby unattended, notwithstanding that he had a pot on the stove as well."
A court can enter a judgment notwithstanding the verdict when the weight of the evidence does not support the jury's verdict.
The dictionary term is...In spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
The sentence you propose is a correct use of notwithstanding.Lady Macbeth, notwithstanding her role as a woman, was a powerful character.The word notwithstanding presents an opposition or primary difference to your main comment. It would be the same as writing:Even though Lady Macbeth was a woman, she was a powerful character.The word "notwithstanding" eliminates some wordiness when used correctly.