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In __ of (notwithstanding) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spite

(Other definitions for spite that I've seen before include "Rancour" , "Desire to intentionally and maliciously hurt or offend" , "Venom" , "Malicious desire to hurt or humiliate" , "animosity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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