Notwithstanding

/ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ preposition hard

In spite of a particular fact, without letting that fact prevent something else from happening.

Notwithstanding the harsh criticism, the director refused to change the film's ending.

Memory Trick

Break it apart as not with standing - the obstacle is standing right there, yet the outcome happens not with it stopping anything.