how·so·ev·er
| \ ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwe-vər
, -sō-ˈe- \
, -sō-ˈe- \
Definition of howsoever
1
: in whatever manner
2
: to whatever degree or extent
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“Howsoever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/howsoever. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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