さらずとも

conjunction

even if that isn't the case; even though that isn't the case

A somewhat formal or literary conjunction used to introduce a statement that holds true regardless of a previously mentioned condition. Often found in argumentative or explanatory contexts.

• 彼かれが来こなかったとしても、さらずとも会かい議ぎは予よ定てい通どおり行おこなわれた。

  Even though he didn't come, the meeting was held as scheduled.

• 証しょう拠こが不ふ十じゅう分ぶんだとしても、さらずとも彼かれの主しゅ張ちょうは説せっ得とく力りょくがある。

  Even if the evidence is insufficient, his argument is persuasive.