clause
Americannoun
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Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.
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a distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document.
noun
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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
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a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or draft statute
Other Word Forms
- clausal adjective
- subclausal adjective
- subclause noun
Etymology
Origin of clause
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English claus(e), from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin clausa, back formation from Latin clausula clausula
Example Sentences
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“If DoD makes this the default clause across all AI vendors, it eliminates vendor-by-vendor negotiation over acceptable use and signals that firms unwilling to accept that baseline will be replaced,” Tillipman said.
From MarketWatch
The state Constitution’s strong equal protection clause has kept most districts in check for years, Lhamon said.
From Los Angeles Times
But if that storage is at capacity. a "reasonable excuse" clause in Daera policy allows them to spread a minimal amount if they have exhausted all other options.
From BBC
Congress intended this tariff clause as an emergency tool to counteract a payments “disequilibrium” caused by strains on currency reserve holdings.
GPs in England will have to guarantee same-day appointments for any patient with urgent health needs, under a new clause being added to their contract.
From BBC
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