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Non obstante means "notwithstanding" in Latin. It was a doctrine used by the Crown of England to make certain documents, like grants or letters patent, valid even if they went against the law. This doctrine was abolished by the Bill of Rights. The phrase "non obstante" is also used in documents to make sure that the stated purpose is not interpreted in a way that goes against it.
Non obstante is a Latin term that means "notwithstanding". It has three different meanings:
For example, if a king wanted to grant land to someone, but there was a law that said the land could not be given away, the king could use the non obstante doctrine to make the grant valid. In modern times, a contract might include a non obstante clause to make sure that nothing in the contract goes against its intended purpose.