How is Notwithstanding defined in a legal contract?
- Notwithstanding means without any hindrance or obstruction from, or in spite of something.
Seen in 2 SEC filings. - Notwithstanding means despite any previous agreements or legislations, this provision prevails over conflicting laws, including any [clause].
Seen in 2 SEC filings. - Notwithstanding means irrespective of, or despite certain circumstances.
Seen in 1 SEC filing. - Notwithstanding means without any interference or disruption from, or despite of.
Seen in 1 SEC filing. - Notwithstanding means despite or regardless of any existing agreements, this provision holds.
Seen in 1 SEC filing. - Notwithstanding means despite anything to the contrary in the preceding or following text.
Seen in 1 SEC filing.
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Genie Definition 1
Notwithstanding means acting without being prevented or disrupted by any existing factors or circumstances.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Dispute resolution process
- Termination of contract clauses
- Special conditions or exceptions
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
Notwithstanding means this provision prevails, despite any contradictory or conflicting prior agreements or laws.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Intellectual property rights
- Confidentiality clauses
- Governing law and jurisdiction clauses
Relevant Sectors
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Notwithstanding means acting without being prevented or disrupted by any existing factors or circumstances.
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