For all their protestations, they heeded the judge's ruling.
A.In spite of
B.On behalf of
C.Because of
D.Without
参考答案:A
解析:词语辨析。for既可作介词,又可作连词,此句中的for作连词,表示“尽管,虽然”。in spite of不管,不顾;on behalf of代表;because of因为;without(表示条件)如果没有;所以答案为A。注意:for作介词时,有表理由、原因的“因……的理由”之意。