clause
Pronunciation: [klɔːz]
Context: "grammar"
(noun) a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part of a sentence or can stand alone as a sentence. They help give information about what is happening.
Example
She left the room because she was tired; 'because she was tired' is a clause.
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The phrase 'running in the park' is not a clause because it doesn't have a subject and a verb.
Example
Can you identify the clause in this sentence?
Context: "legal"
(noun) a specific part or section of a legal document, like a contract. It usually describes an obligation or detail that must be followed.
Example
The contract included a clause about payment deadlines that everyone agreed to.
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There was no clause in the agreement that allowed for any changes after signing.
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What does the clause about termination specify in the contract?
Context: "contracts"
(noun) a part of a contract that states something specific, like a rule or requirement. It tells you what you need to do or what will happen.
Example
The insurance policy has a clause that covers accidents.
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Without a clause regarding damages, the contract isn't complete.
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Does the contract have a clause about additional fees?