non obstante
/ˌnɒn ɒbˈstantiː/ /ˌnɒn ɒbˈstanteɪ/Chiefly Law
noun
A clause in a statute or letter patent conveying a dispensation from a monarch or other executive to perform an action notwithstanding any statute to the contrary. Also in clause of non-obstante. Now historical.
- In England this form of dispensation was first used by Henry III; it was abolished by the Bill of Rights, enacted in 1689..
adjective
Designating a clause, licence, etc., beginning with the expression non obstante.
preposition
Notwithstanding. Frequently used postpositively; also in non obstante veredicto: notwithstanding the verdict.
Origin
Late Middle English. From post-classical Latin non obstante notwithstanding from classical Latin nōn not + obstante, ablative singular of present participle of obstāre to be in the way.