clause
/klɔːz/
noun
- 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
- 1
(shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).
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