Severability
/ˌsiːvərəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision in a contract or statute that invalidates any part found to be unenforceable without affecting the remainder.
The severability clause ensured that if one term was struck down, the rest of the contract remained valid.
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Commentary
Severability clauses help preserve contractual intent by preventing whole agreements from failing due to a single unenforceable provision.
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