Severability Clause
/ˌsɛvərˈæbɪləti klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual provision ensuring that if some parts of the agreement are held invalid or unenforceable, the rest remain effective.
The severability clause protected the contract even after one provision was struck down by the court.
Forms
- severability clause
- severability clauses
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Commentary
Severability clauses are essential in contract drafting to maintain overall enforceability despite potential legal flaws in specific provisions.
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