Doctrine of Severability




Law · Constitutional

Doctrine of Severability

If part of a statute is unconstitutional, the valid part may be preserved if severable.

Type: noun Branch: Constitutional Level: Intermediate Jurisdiction: Global

Definition

If part of a statute is unconstitutional, the valid part may be preserved if severable.

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