Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Obstante

[Latin] Withstanding; hindering. See NON OBSTANTE VEREDICTO.

judgment non obstante veredicto

See judgment notwithstanding the verdict under JUDGMENT.

non obstante

n. [Latin "notwithstanding"]. 1. Hist. A doctrine used by the Crown of England to give effect to certain documents, such as grants or letters patent, despite any laws to the contrary. ( This doctrine was abolished by the Bill of Rights. 2. A phrase used in documents to preclude any interpretation contrary to the stated object or purpose. 3. NON OBSTANTE VEREDICTO.

non obstante veredicto

[Latin] Notwithstanding the verdict. - Often shortened to non obstante. - Abbr. n.o.v.; NOV. See judgment notwithstanding the verdict under JUDGMENT.