saving clause

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There may be entered a saving clause concerning the Teutonic nations, but it would not impeach the full integrity of the statement.

From Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) by Larus, John Rouse

Is there no saving clause from this terrible requirement of completion?

From Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things by Ruskin, John

This ingenious legislator, by a saving clause, exempted from the operation of his note machines of new invention, which, after being proved to be such, were to be admitted at the nominal duty!

From Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge by Wylie, James Aitken

I am afraid," he said, standing up gaunt and stiff, with a scowl on his face, "that I must take advantage of that saving clause, Mr. Clode.

From The New Rector by Weyman, Stanley John

Cromwell said that he might alter it if he pleased, and a saving clause was introduced, not too conspicuous.

From The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII by Froude, J.A.