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

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Example Sentences

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non obstante

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

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

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 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 Samuel Warren

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