Be that as it may (7)
'be that as it may' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for evenso that I've seen is " In spite of everything".)
'be that as it may' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for even so that I've seen before include "Despite that, nevertheless" , "however" , "Although that is the case, nevertheless" , "Nevertheless, albeit" , "'Nevertheless (4,2)'" .)
(Other definitions for however that I've seen before include "In whatever way" , "Nonetheless" , "at all events" , "On the other hand" , "Nevertheless" .)
'be that as it may' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for in any case that I've seen before include "Where customs officers may search" , "At all events" , "Besides" , "Lawyers may be so employed" , "Whatever the facts are, whatever happens" .)