notwithstanding clause

English - Turkish

Definition of notwithstanding clause in English Turkish dictionary: fıkra rağmen

English - English

Definition of notwithstanding clause in English English dictionary: Section 33 of Part I (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) of the Canadian Constitution Act (1982), which permits the creation of laws without regard for certain constitutional rights. Specifically, under section 33 the federal and provincial governments may enact laws "notwithstanding" sections 2 (Fundamental Freedoms) and sections 7 through 15 (Legal and Equality Rights) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Such laws may be in effect for up to five years and are renewable
The struggle for gay rights took a historic leap forward yesterday with a landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision. . . . Alberta Premier Ralph Klein suggested his province might use the Constitution's notwithstanding clause to override any similar decision affecting Alberta.; (Kanun) (Canada, law) Section 33 of Part I (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) of the Canadian Constitution Act (1982), which permits the creation of laws without regard for certain constitutional rights. Specifically, under section 33 the federal and provincial governments may enact laws "notwithstanding" sections 2 (Fundamental Freedoms) and sections 7 through 15 (Legal and Equality Rights) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Such laws may be in effect for up to five years and are renewable
notwithstanding clauses: plural form of notwithstanding clause

notwithstanding clause

Hyphenation

not·with·stand·ing clause

nätwîthständîng klôz

/ˌnätwəᴛʜˈstandəɴɢ ˈklôz/ /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ ˈklɔːz/

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