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〜にせよ: even if; whether ... or

N1 · 04 Concession and contrast

Says that even if one grants X, the same applies.

Noun or clause + にせよ / にしろ / にしても. Often paired: AにせよBにせよ. The speaker grants a condition but gives a firm view.

Examples

どんな事情じじょうがあったにせよ、暴力ぼうりょくは許ゆるされない。

Whatever the circumstances were, violence cannot be allowed.

賛成さんせいにせよ反対はんたいにせよ、まず意見いけんを聞きいてみよう。

Whether for or against, let's first hear opinions.