in_spite_of

In_spite_of is a related term of despite.

As prepositions the difference between in_spite_of and despite

is that in_spite_of is (idiomatic) despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding while despite is in spite of, notwithstanding.

As a noun despite is

(obsolete) disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

As a verb despite is

(obsolete) to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.

Notwithstanding is a synonym of in_spite_of.

As prepositions the difference between notwithstanding and in_spite_of

is that notwithstanding is in spite of, despite while in_spite_of is (idiomatic) despite, irrespective of, notwithstanding.

As an adverb notwithstanding

is nevertheless, all the same.

As a conjunction notwithstanding

is although.

As a noun notwithstanding

is an instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.