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clause Definition

clause (klôz)

noun

  1. Gram. a group of words containing a subject and a finite verb, usually forming part of a compound or complex sentence: clauses may be joined by parataxis (The house is secluded; you will like it), by modified parataxis (The house is secluded, and you will like it), and by hypotaxis (Because the house is secluded, you will like it)
  2. a particular article, stipulation, or provision in a formal or legal document

Etymology: OFr < ML clausa, for L clausula, a closing (in legal use, section or clause) < clausus, pp. of claudere, to close

clause Synonyms

clause

n.

  1. A provision

    condition, codicil, ultimatum; see article 3, limitation 2, requirement 1.

  2. A grammatical structure

    construction, sentence, phrase, constituent, word group, string, sentence modifier, transform; see also phrase

    Types of clauses include: independent, dependent, relative, subordinate, substantive, noun, adjective, adjectival, adverb, adverbial.

clause Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • gag: This is built into the Bill's structure and emphasized in the important new controls on gagging clauses.
  • amend: After several attempts to amend the second clause the Bishops adopted B033 on a voice vote.
  • repeal: An ingrossed Bill for repealing certain Clauses in an Act for prohibiting French Commodities, was read a Third time.
  • contain: XIV: Of optional Clauses contained in Bank Notes Chap.
  • embed: I don't think there's any language that embeds the independent clause inside the dependent one.
  • construe: Construing Clause 5, Lord Justice Mance ( giving the leading judgment ) found that this provision was not a condition precedent.

Preposition: in

  • memorandum: The relevant article would need to be similar in nature, but perhaps longer, than the objects clause in the memorandum.
  • contract: Types of clauses 63.3 The wording of the clause in a contract will vary considerably.
  • constitution: This clause in the Respect constitution is, frankly, a pain in the ass for the Socialist Workers Party, the majority faction.

Adjective modifier

  • subordinate: Focus on vocabulary choices, using a thesaurus, and building up detail and description through the choice of subordinate clauses.
  • get-out: So don't let others rip you off with hidden charges and get-out clauses - deal with the best and select Warranty Direct.
  • opt-out: There is still far too much abuse of the opt-out clause with workers being forced to sign away their leisure time.
  • relative: Instead we put an extra part ( usually a relative clause ) afterward.
  • exclusive: The High Court upheld an exclusive jurisdiction clause, thereby giving itself jurisdiction to hear a dispute.

Noun used with modifier

  • arbitration: The contract itself can be " not in writing " but the arbitration clause has to be " in writing " .
  • sunset: I am not saying that a sunset clause is my preferred option.
  • waiver: Employers will also be barred from including waiver clauses in temporary contracts, which have the effect of removing rights to claim unfair dismissal.
  • exclusion: Sweden and Japan still accept the 7 Watt exclusion clause.
  • confidentiality: In the us ' formally announced the a confidentiality clause.
  • sell-on: There is also a sell-on clause whereby Hartlepool would receive 20 % of any future transfer fee for the player.
clause Quotes

En leur re'  gle n'e¤  tait que cette clause:. In their laws there was but this one clause:.

—Rabelais, Fran c° ois

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