be that as it may

Adverb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.

Japanese Meaning

それはそうだとしても / ともあれ / それにもかかわらず / さておき

The evidence is weak, but be that as it may, we must proceed with the experiment.

証拠は不十分だが、たとえそうであっても私たちは実験を進めなければならない。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.

Be that as it may, the duty of all communicants lies plain.