Non obstante
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NON OBSTANTE, Eng. law. These words, which literally signify
notwithstanding, are used to express the act of the English king, by which
he dispenses with the law, that is, authorizes its violation.
2. He cannot by his license or dispensation make an offence
dispunishable which is malum in se; but in certain matters which are mala
prohibita, be may, to certain persons and on special occasions, grant a non
obstante. 1 Th. Co. Litt. 76, n. 19; Vaugh. 330 to 359; Lev. 217; Sid. 6, 7;
12 Co. 18; Bac. Ab. Prerogative, D. 7. Vide Judgment non obstante veredicto.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.