non obstante
Americanpreposition
Etymology
Origin of non obstante
Short for Anglo-Latin, Latin nōn obstante aliquō statūtō in contrārium any statute to the contrary notwithstanding
Example Sentences
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The presence or absence of a non obstante clause cannot affect the extent or operation of the act of Congress.
From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Daniel Webster
Why, wherefore, should we thus talk s Admit we should make this statute with a non obstante; yet the queen may grant a patent with a non obstante to cross this non obstante.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. by David Hume
I could, doubtless, make a motion in arrest of judgment, non obstante veredicto; but a question of jurisdiction can be interposed at any time.
From The Frontiersmen by Gustave Aimard
The laws of Congress need no non obstante clause.
From The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style by Daniel Webster
No new clause is appended to it, making its provisions a mere non obstante to executive discretion.
From The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 by Daniel Webster
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