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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.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- clausal adjective
- subclausal adjective
- subclause noun
- ˈܲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clause1
Example Sentences
Congress members also have protections stemming from the Constitution’s speech and debate clause.
David Lammy told the House of Commons the agreement included a clause "explicitly protecting our sovereignty".
United activated a release clause in Cunha's Wolves contract this month.
Dame Angela Eagle said the government was exploring new ways to house asylum seekers ahead of break clauses in major accommodation contracts coming up next year.
Tucked deep in Donald Trump's sprawling "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act" is a clause that could quietly take billions from money sent abroad.
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