notwithstanding clause
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(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
section 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 clause
The provincial government invoked the notwithstanding clause to enact a law overriding certain Charter rights for a five-year period.
The provincial government invoked the notwithstanding clause to enact a law overriding certain Charter rights for a five-year period.
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