severable statuteglossary / severable statute A law that remains operative in its remaining provisions even if a portion of the law is declared unconstitutional. [Cases: Statutes 64. C.J.S. Statutes § 83.] 词条贡献者 译员黎川,在一家顶尖澳洲律师事务所的上海办公室担任全职法律翻译,擅长翻译涉及工业与制造业领域的法律文件。