saving clause

saving clause.

1. A statutory provision exempting from coverage something that would otherwise be included. • A saving clause is generally used in a repealing act to preserve rights and claims that would otherwise be lost. [Cases: Statutes 228, 277. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 370–372, 431.]

2. SAVING-TO-SUITORS CLAUSE.

3. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. — Also termed savings clause.

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