saving clause

Example Sentences

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There is a faint pause,—so faint that Lady Rodney is unable to edge in the saving clause she would fain have uttered.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

The bishops for the most part, therefore, neglected the saving clause of the canon respecting the Beguinages, and construed literally and pitilessly the orders for their abolition.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles

Behind this there may have been a saving clause, to the effect that the young people might be relied on to pay no attention to their seniors' wishes, or anything else.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend

But he accepted many of the old Scot's positions, merely gliding in a saving clause by way of amendment, to salve his conscience, as it were, between two forkfuls of hay.

From Deep Moat Grange by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

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