non obstante

American  

[nohn ohb-stahn-te, non ob-stan-tee] / noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ, nɒn ɒbˈstæn ti /

preposition

Latin.

1. notwithstanding.

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Etymology

Origin of non obstante

Short for Anglo-Latin, Latin nōn obstante aliquō statūtō in contrārium any statute to the contrary notwithstanding

Example Sentences

Volumus autem quod præsentis motus proprii nostri sola signatura sufficiat, et ubique fidem faciat in judicio et extra, regula contraria non obstante et officii sanctissimæ Inquisitionis Florentinæ.

From Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 01 (of 10), Cimabue to Agnolo Gaddi by De Vere, Gaston du C.

The directors had consequently resolved non obstante Dr. Parkinson's declaration, who might, they argued, have been deceived, to have the body exhumed in order to a post-mortem examination as to the true cause of death.

From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Warren, Samuel

The date is July 24, 1550, and a non obstante clause bars any interference "par aucun statute, acte, ordonance, provision, ou restriction, faits publietz, ordonnez, ou pourveus au contraire."

From The Acts of Uniformity Their Scope and Effect by Lacey, T. A. (Thomas Alexander)

So, "Notwithstanding this," i.e., "hoc non obstante," this not hindering.

From The Grammar of English Grammars by Brown, Goold

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 Webster, Daniel