Meaning of the word severability in English

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severability

US /ˌsev.ər.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌsev.ər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Noun

the ability of a contract or legal provision to remain valid even if some parts of it are found to be invalid or unenforceable

Example:
The contract included a severability clause to protect its core provisions.
The court upheld the severability of the agreement, allowing the valid parts to stand.