clause

5 definitions • 9 examples

a particular part of a written legal document, for example a law passed by Parliament or a contract (= an agreement):

They have added a clause in the contract which says the company can make people redundant for economic reasons.

Clause 4 of the constitution is thought to be the most important section.

a group of words, consisting of a subject and a finite form of a verb:

Connectives such as "and", "while", and "because" are used for joining clauses to form complex sentences.

Sometimes the speaker leaves out a verb or verb phrase, or sometimes an entire clause.

a group of words that includes a subject and a verb to form a simple sentence or only part of a sentence:

"If I go to town" is a clause, but not a sentence.

a part of a written legal document:

He had a clause in his movie contract that let him work in the theater.

a part of a written legal agreement that deals with a particular subject:

See clause 8.2(b) of the standard sale agreement.

Rules and location for resolving disputes are outlined under the contract's arbitration clause.

add/remove/include a clause Some companies will insure you, but will add a clause excluding any flood claims.