Definition of "albeit" []

• Even though; although; notwithstanding: clear albeit cold weather. (conjunction)

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• "Admittedly, the folks who vet potential judicial nominees have had other things to do, but the Bush folks were also preparing for a potential Supreme Court nomination early in their term albeit one that did not materialize."
• "I'm appalled by the damage she is doing to her profession and her own reputation as a journalist - a term albeit used lightly in the realm of sports."
• "The much-hyped Fifth Summit of the Americas is now over, culminating with the Hemispheric leaders 'adoption of the Declaration of Commitment of Port of Spain - albeit with one signatory - the Prime Minister of host country Trinidad and Tobago, who purportedly signed on behalf of all participating leaders."