Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding is a term used in legal and formal contexts to indicate that a certain provision, statement, or fact is to be considered despite any other provision, statement, or fact that might suggest otherwise. It is often used in legal documents, contracts, and legislation to clarify that a specific clause or condition takes precedence over others.

Usage in Legal Contexts

In legal contexts, "notwithstanding" is typically used to ensure that a particular provision is not overridden by other provisions within the same document. For example, a contract might state, "Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, Party A shall not be liable for any indirect damages." This means that even if other parts of the contract might imply liability for indirect damages, this specific clause takes precedence.

Examples in Legislation

In legislation, "notwithstanding" clauses are used to assert the dominance of a particular section over others. For instance, a law might include a clause such as, "Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the following rules shall apply." This ensures that the specified rules are followed regardless of other potentially conflicting sections within the same Act.

Related Terms

• Supersede
• Override
• Precedence
• Clause
• Provision

See Also

• Legal terminology
• Contract law
• Statutory interpretation