non obstante

non obstante (non ahb-stan-tee or [schwa]b-stan-tee), n. [Latin “notwithstanding”].

1. Hist. A doctrine used by the Crown of England to give effect to certain documents, such as grants or letters patent, despite any laws to the contrary. • This doctrine was abolished by the Bill of Rights.

2. A phrase used in documents to preclude any interpretation contrary to the stated object or purpose.

3. NON OBSTANTE VEREDICTO.

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译者Jerry，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与政府调查与白领犯罪相关的法律文件。