saving clause

saving clause
Synonyms and related words:
alternative, bill, boundary condition, calendar, catch, choice, clause, companion bills amendment, condition, donnee, dragnet clause, enacting clause, escalator clause, escape clause, escape hatch, fine print, given, grounds, hold-up bill, joker, kicker, limiting condition, loophole, motion, obligation, omnibus bill, parameter, prerequisite, pretext, privileged question, provision, provisions, proviso, question, requisite, rider, sine qua non, small print, specification, stipulation, string, terms, ultimatum, way of escape, way out, whereas

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  • saving clause — sav·ing clause n: a clause in a statute exempting something from the statute s operation or providing that the rest of it will stand if part is held invalid; also: a contractual clause providing that if part of the contract is invalidated the… …   Law dictionary

  • saving clause — noun 1. : a clause in an instrument or law exempting something from its operation or providing that the rest of it will stand if part is held invalid 2. : a statement making a reservation or expressing a condition * * * saving clause noun A legal …   Useful english dictionary

  • saving clause — A clause in a statute stating that the valid provisions will be enforced in spite of any judicial determination that certain parts of the action are unconstitutional. 16 Am J2d Const L § 187. A restriction in a repealing act, saving rights,… …   Ballentine's law dictionary

  • saving clause — In a statute, an exception of a special thing out of the general things mentioned in the statute. Ordinarily a restriction in a repealing act, which is intended to save rights, pending proceedings, penalties, etc., from the annihilation which… …   Black's law dictionary

  • clause — / klȯz/ n: a distinct section of a writing; specif: a distinct article, stipulation, or proviso in a formal document a no strike clause in the collective bargaining agreement claus·al / klȯ zəl/ adj Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… …   Law dictionary

  • Saving — Sav ing, a. 1. Preserving; rescuing. [1913 Webster] He is the saving strength of his anointed. Ps. xxviii. 8. [1913 Webster] 2. Avoiding unnecessary expense or waste; frugal; not lavish or wasteful; economical; as, a saving cook. [1913 Webster] 3 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • saving — saving1 [sā′viŋ] adj. that saves; specif., a) rescuing; preserving b) economizing or economical c) containing an exception; making a reservation [a saving clause] d) compensating; redeeming [a saving grace] n …   English World dictionary

  • saving — adj., n., & prep. adj. (often in comb.) making economical use of (labour saving). n. 1 anything that is saved. 2 an economy (a saving in expenses). 3 (usu. in pl.) money saved. prep. 1 with the exception of; except (all saving that one). 2… …   Useful english dictionary

  • saving — savingly, adv. /say ving/, adj. 1. tending or serving to save; rescuing; preserving. 2. compensating; redeeming: a saving sense of humor. 3. thrifty; economical: a saving housekeeper. 4. making a reservation: a saving clause. n. 5. a reduction or …   Universalium

  • saving — /ˈseɪvɪŋ / (say sayving) adjective 1. that saves; rescuing; preserving. 2. redeeming: a saving sense of humour. 3. economical. 4. making a reservation: a saving clause. –noun 5. economy in expenditure, outlay, use, etc. 6. a reduction or… …  

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