The term 'notwithstanding CLAUSE' is a legal term used to refer to a CLAUSE in a contract or law that allows for an exception to the general rule. This CLAUSE is often used to provide flexibility in certain situations, allowing for a different outcome than what would normally be expected. The term is derived from the Latin phrase 'non obstante, ' which means 'in spite of.' The CLAUSE is also sometimes referred to as a 'savings CLAUSE' or a 'non-obstante CLAUSE.'