clause

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noun

1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence (Freq. 2)
• Derivationally related forms:
clausal
• Topics:
grammar
• Hypernyms:
construction, grammatical construction, expression
• Hyponyms:
main clause, independent clause, coordinate clause, subordinate clause, dependent clause, relative clause
• Part Holonyms:
sentence
2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
article
• Derivationally related forms:
article (for: article)
• Topics:
contract
• Hypernyms:
section, subdivision
• Hyponyms:
arbitration clause, deductible, double indemnity, escalator clause, escalator,
joker, reserve clause, rider
• Part Holonyms:
document, written document, papers