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Clause

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Noun

1. clause

(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence

2. article, clause

a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

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Clause

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noun
1. 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. 
a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or draft statute

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Clause

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noun
1.  Grammar
a group of words containing a subject and a finite verb, usually forming part of a compound or complex sentence: clauses may be joined by parataxis (The house is secluded; you will like it), by modified parataxis (The house is secluded, and you will like it), and by hypotaxis (Because the house is secluded, you will like it)
see also dependent clause, independent clause
2. 
a particular article, stipulation, or provision in a formal or legal document

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Clause

see synonyms of clause
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.

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