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clause
[ klawz ]
noun
- Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
- a distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document.
clause
/ ɔː /
noun
- grammar a group of words, consisting of a subject and a predicate including a finite verb, that does not necessarily constitute a sentence See also main clause subordinate clause coordinate clause
- a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or draft statute
clause
- A group of words in a sentence that contains a subject and predicate . ( See dependent clause and independent clause .)
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܲa adjective
- sub·ܲa adjective
- ܲcܲ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of clause1
Example Sentences
Benn's team feel the rehydration clause – limiting how much both fighters can add for a further 24 hours - makes this more of level playing field.
The Brazilian, who has a £62.5m release clause in his Wolves contract, is expected to leave Molineux at the end of the season.
However, the deal does not include a mutual defence clause.
But Marko told BBC Sport this month that it contains a performance clause that could allow him to depart the team.
The clause would not apply if either child was aged under 13 years old, if there was suspicion of coercion or abuse, or if there was a significant difference in age or maturity.
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