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Meaning of clause

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

clause

Pronunciation:/klɔːz/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

  2. (grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.

  3. A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

verb

Definitions

  1. (shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).