Maurice, despite his rank, was in effect Belisarius' executive officer.

Despite his low rank, many officers treated him with respect, since they knew that the admiral did nothing wrong.

Despite his rank, he would not have been allowed to commit seppuku.

Despite my rank, now largely honorary, I had to participate too.

Guilt would mean immediate execution, despite their rank and station.

Despite her father's high rank, hers was not a family given to formalities.

Despite his rank at Justice, there had been occasions in the recent past when this or that bad actor made attempts to take him out.

She was considered a maternal figure, despite her high military rank.

Despite his relatively high rank, the man had noble blood and was more of a bureaucrat than a warrior.

Despite his high rank, few came to his support.