(chiefly US) Regardless of how many clever points or fine distinctions one makes, what one is saying is still false or is still nonsense.

The parts of a book that appear after the main portion of the body text, including the afterword, index and bibliography; the end matter.

Alternative form of bill of materials

An argument or debate characterized by the loudness or intensity of the participants.

Alternative spelling of schoolmate

(dated or US) It doesn't matter, it's unimportant, it doesn't make any difference.

Irrespective of, regardless of, in spite of.

(followed by a phrase) Regardless, in spite of. / (not followed by a phrase) Regardless of any or most possible adverse circumstances.

it is not important; do not fret (used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said) / I withdraw my previous statement (often used if it wasn't heard or understood).

A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.