cláusula de divisibilidad
Definition
A severability clause is a provision in a contract that says if one part of the agreement turns out to be unenforceable or illegal, the rest of the contract still stands. Think of it like a safety net that keeps the whole deal alive even when one piece falls apart. Without it, a judge could potentially throw out your entire contract just because one small section was problematic.
Example
You sign a supplier contract with a severability clause, and later a court decides one of the payment terms violates state law. Because of that clause, the judge removes only that bad term and enforces the rest of the contract as written.
Watch Out
A severability clause protects your contract from total collapse, but it cannot save you if the problematic section was the core reason you signed the deal in the first place.
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This definition is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney for legal guidance.