Severability
A clause stating that if one part of a contract is held unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
What it means
A severability clause protects the rest of a contract when a single provision is struck down by a court — for example, a non-compete that exceeds the maximum permitted duration. Without severability, an unenforceable clause can sometimes void the entire agreement. Modern clauses also empower the court to reform an unenforceable provision to the maximum extent the law allows.