clause
- Noun:
- (Law) A distinct provision or article within a formal legal document: A clause is a separate, numbered section that states a specific condition, requirement, or rule in a contract, treaty, statute, or will.
- (Grammar) A group of words containing a subject and a verb: In grammar, a clause is a unit of meaning that includes a subject and a predicate (verb). It may be independent (forming a complete sentence) or dependent (not forming a complete sentence on its own).
Noun (Legal):
- The contract has a confidentiality clause that prevents sharing company secrets.
- According to clause 7b of the treaty, both parties agree to reduce emissions.
Noun (Grammatical):
- In the sentence "She left because it was late," "because it was late" is a dependent clause.
- The main clause "I know" can stand alone as a complete sentence.
"To add/insert a clause": To include a new specific provision in a document.
- We need to add a termination clause to the agreement.
"Escape clause": A provision in a contract that allows a party to avoid liability or performance under certain conditions.
- The lease includes an escape clause if the property is sold.
"Relative clause": A type of dependent clause that modifies a noun, typically introduced by a relative pronoun (e.g., who, which, that).
- The book that you recommended is excellent. (Here, "that you recommended" is a relative clause modifying "book".)
- Clausal (adj): Relating to or of the nature of a clause.
- The sentence has a complex clausal structure.
- Provision, article, section (for the legal meaning).
- Phrase (Note: In grammar, a is different as it lacks a subject-verb combination, e.g., "the tall building" is a noun phrase, not a clause).
The word clause has two primary, distinct meanings: 1. Legal Meaning: A stipulation within a formal written document. 2. Grammatical Meaning: A structural unit in sentence construction containing a subject and a verb.
Standard clause: A common or typical provision found in many legal documents.
- The force majeure clause is a standard clause in many contracts.
Subordinate/Dependent clause: A grammatical clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.
- Main/Independent clause: A grammatical clause that can form a complete sentence by itself.
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a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
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(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
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