Saving Clauses
/ˈseɪvɪŋ ˈklɔːzɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Provisions in legal instruments that preserve certain rights or liabilities despite other provisions that might negate them.
The contract included saving clauses to ensure the parties' obligations would survive termination.
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- saving clauses
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Commentary
Saving clauses are often used to protect specific rights or liabilities from being affected by other parts of the document, especially in case of invalidity or termination.
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