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clause /ˈklɑːz/ noun

plural clauses

clause

/ˈklɑːz/

noun

plural clauses

Learner's definition of CLAUSE

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grammar : a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb

The sentence “When it rained they went inside” consists of two clauses: “when it rained” and “they went inside.”

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: a separate part of a legal document

a clause in a will/contract

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— see also grandfather clause

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