LEGAL WORD
Non obstante clause
Legal term · Legislation
Non obstante clause
- Type: Legal term
- Area of law: Legislation
1 What it means
A clause beginning 'Notwithstanding anything contained in', giving the provision overriding effect.
2 Use it in a sentence
The non obstante clause gave the special Act priority.
3 Make it stick
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