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clause

[ klawz ]

noun

  1. Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
  2. a distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document.


clause

/ ɔː /

noun

  1. 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
  2. a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or draft statute
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

clause

  1. A group of words in a sentence that contains a subject and predicate . ( See dependent clause and independent clause .)
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲa adjective
  • sub·ܲa adjective
  • ܲcܲ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of clause1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English claus(e), from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin clausa, back formation from Latin clausula clausula
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of clause1

C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin clausa a closing (of a rhetorical period), back formation from Latin clausula, from claudere to close
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Striker Delap is the obvious example, with the striker poised to net the club a minimum of £30m because of the relegation release clause in his contract.

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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.

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The Brazilian, who has a £62.5m release clause in his Wolves contract, is expected to leave Molineux at the end of the season.

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However, the deal does not include a mutual defence clause.

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But Marko told BBC Sport this month that it contains a performance clause that could allow him to depart the team.

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