saving clause — sav·ing clause n: a clause in a statute exempting something from the statute s operation or providing that the rest of it will stand if part is held invalid; also: a contractual clause providing that if part of the contract is invalidated the… … Law dictionary
saving clause — noun 1. : a clause in an instrument or law exempting something from its operation or providing that the rest of it will stand if part is held invalid 2. : a statement making a reservation or expressing a condition * * * saving clause noun A legal … Useful english dictionary
saving clause — Synonyms and related words: alternative, bill, boundary condition, calendar, catch, choice, clause, companion bills amendment, condition, donnee, dragnet clause, enacting clause, escalator clause, escape clause, escape hatch, fine print, given,… … Moby Thesaurus
saving clause — A clause in a statute stating that the valid provisions will be enforced in spite of any judicial determination that certain parts of the action are unconstitutional. 16 Am J2d Const L § 187. A restriction in a repealing act, saving rights,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
clause — / klȯz/ n: a distinct section of a writing; specif: a distinct article, stipulation, or proviso in a formal document a no strike clause in the collective bargaining agreement claus·al / klȯ zəl/ adj Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… … Law dictionary
Saving — Sav ing, a. 1. Preserving; rescuing. [1913 Webster] He is the saving strength of his anointed. Ps. xxviii. 8. [1913 Webster] 2. Avoiding unnecessary expense or waste; frugal; not lavish or wasteful; economical; as, a saving cook. [1913 Webster] 3 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
saving — saving1 [sā′viŋ] adj. that saves; specif., a) rescuing; preserving b) economizing or economical c) containing an exception; making a reservation [a saving clause] d) compensating; redeeming [a saving grace] n … English World dictionary
saving — adj., n., & prep. adj. (often in comb.) making economical use of (labour saving). n. 1 anything that is saved. 2 an economy (a saving in expenses). 3 (usu. in pl.) money saved. prep. 1 with the exception of; except (all saving that one). 2… … Useful english dictionary
saving — savingly, adv. /say ving/, adj. 1. tending or serving to save; rescuing; preserving. 2. compensating; redeeming: a saving sense of humor. 3. thrifty; economical: a saving housekeeper. 4. making a reservation: a saving clause. n. 5. a reduction or … Universalium
saving — /ˈseɪvɪŋ / (say sayving) adjective 1. that saves; rescuing; preserving. 2. redeeming: a saving sense of humour. 3. economical. 4. making a reservation: a saving clause. –noun 5. economy in expenditure, outlay, use, etc. 6. a reduction or… …
