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

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 Aimard, Gustave

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 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 Webster, Daniel

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 Webster, Daniel

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 Hume, David