This is the 483rd most frequent Catalan word.
obstant
"Obstant" means "however" or "nevertheless" in English.
In this sentence, "no obstant" is used to mean "despite" or "regardless of." It serves as a conjunction to indicate that the clause following it overrides or contrasts the implication of the previous narrative.
No obstant les seves paraules, vaig decidir confiar en ell.
Despite his words, I decided to trust him.
Here, "no obstant això" translates to "nevertheless," introducing a statement that contrasts or qualifies what was previously stated.
No obstant això, continuaré amb el pla original.
Nevertheless, I will continue with the original plan.
In this example, "no obstant" functions as "however," providing a concessive clause reflecting contrast or exception in the sentence.