clause (Meaning)
clause (n)
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
clause (n.)
A separate portion of a written paper, paragraph, or sentence; an article, stipulation, or proviso, in a legal document.
A subordinate portion or a subdivision of a sentence containing a subject and its predicate.
See Letters clause / close, under Letter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of clause
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clause Sentence Examples
- A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- The contract included a termination clause outlining the conditions for ending the agreement.
- In grammar, a clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
- The if-then clause in the contract stipulated specific actions based on certain conditions.
- The main clause in the sentence expresses the primary idea, while subordinate clauses provide additional information.
- An adverbial clause modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
- The non-compete clause prohibited the employee from working for a competitor for a specified period after leaving the company.
- A relative clause begins with a relative pronoun and provides more information about a noun.
- The clause regarding confidentiality ensured that sensitive information remained protected.
- A restrictive clause limits the meaning of the noun it modifies, while a non-restrictive clause adds extra information.
FAQs About the word clause
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence, a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or c
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
The contract included a termination clause outlining the conditions for ending the agreement.
In grammar, a clause is a group of words containing a subject and a predicate.
The if-then clause in the contract stipulated specific actions based on certain conditions.
