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clause
There are two main types of clauses: independent clauses, which can function independently as sentences, and dependent clauses, which depend on an independent clause to form a sentence.
clause
group of words; provision in a document
Not to be confused with:
claws – sharp, curved nails on an animal
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clause
(klôz)n.
1. Grammar A group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a compound or complex sentence.
2. A distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a document.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin clausa, close of a rhetorical period, from feminine of Latin clausus, past participle of claudere, to close.]
claus′al (klô′zəl) adj.
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clause
(klɔːz)n
1. (Grammar) 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. (Law) a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or draft statute
[C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin clausa a closing (of a rhetorical period), back formation from Latin clausula, from claudere to close]
ˈclausal adj
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clause
(klɔz)n.
1. 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.
[1175–1225; Middle English claus(e) (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin clausa, back formation from Latin clausula closing of something written, derivative of claus(us), past participle of claudere to close]
claus′al, adj.
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clause
A group of words that forms part of a sentence, usually containing a subject and a predicate.
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| Noun | 1. | clause - (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) sentence - a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; "he always spoke in grammatical sentences" grammatical construction, construction, expression - a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner" independent clause, main clause - a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence coordinate clause - a clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function dependent clause, subordinate clause - a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb relative clause - a clause introduced by a relative pronoun; "`who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill'" |
| 2. |  clause - a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)section, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section" arbitration clause - a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract deductible - a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount double indemnity - a clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death escalator, escalator clause - a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) joker - an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent; "when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract" reserve clause - a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration; "the reserve clause was used to bind players to a particular ball club" rider - a clause that is appended to a legislative bill document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) contract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law |
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clause
noun section, condition, article, item, chapter, rider, provision, passage, point, part, heading, paragraph, specification, proviso, stipulation There is a clause in his contract which entitles him to a percentage of the profits.
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Translations
عِبارَه، جُمْلَه مُعْتَمِدَهفَقْرَه، بَنْدمَادَّة
klauzuleodstavecvěta
paragrafafsnitklausulledsætning
lakipykälälause
klauzula
cikkelymellékmondat
klásúla, ákvæîisetning
条項
조항
sakinysskirsnis
pantsteikums
clausulenevenschikkingbijzin
glavni stavekstavek
klausul
มาตรา
maddecümlecik
điều khoản
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clause
[ˈklɔːz] n [contract] → clause f
(GRAMMAR) [sentence] → proposition f main clause, subordinate clause
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clause
(kloːz) noun1. a part of a sentence having its own subject and predicate, eg either of the two parts of this sentence. The sentence `Mary has a friend who is rich' contains a main clause and a subordinate (relative) clause.
2. a paragraph in a contract, will, or act of parliament.
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clause
→ مَادَّة klauzule paragraf Klausel ρήτρα cláusula lakipykälä clause klauzula clausola 条項 조항 clausule klausul klauzula cláusula статья klausul มาตรา madde điều khoản 条款Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009