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Meaning irrespective of or in spite of the following, e.g. notwithstanding the foregoing (where a statement is true despite the fact that a prior mentioned statement might make it appear to be untrue.) … [Read more...] about NOTWITHSTANDING

An objection to a patent or claim for a patent on the ground that the invention is not new or original is called an objection "for want of novelty". … [Read more...] about NOVELTY

Abbreviation for non obstante verdicto or notwithstanding the verdict. Usually a party of the phrase judgment NOV when a judge sets aside a verdict believing that the facts or law clearly do not support the decision of a jury (.e.g., when a judge may believe that a jury may have been more influenced by emotional rather than unemotional, factual analysis.) … [Read more...] about NOV

Lat. In the civil law. A step-mother. … [Read more...] about NOVERCA

The name of an imposition or duty in England. Vide Antiqua; Customs. … [Read more...] about NOVA CUSTOMA