saving clause
1saving 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… …
2saving 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 …
3saving 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,… …
4saving 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,… …
5saving 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… …
6clause — / 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… …
7Saving — 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 …
8saving — 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 …
9saving — 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… …
10saving — 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 …
