clause
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1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence (noun.communication)
hyponym | : | independent clause, main clause, |
definition | : | a clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | coordinate clause, |
definition | : | a clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | dependent clause, subordinate clause, |
definition | : | a clause in a complex sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and that functions within the sentence as a noun or adjective or adverb (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | relative clause, |
definition | : | a clause introduced by a relative pronoun (noun.communication) |
part meronym | : | sentence, |
definition | : | a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language (noun.communication) |
domain category | : | grammar, |
definition | : | the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics) (noun.cognition) |
2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | section, subdivision, |
definition | : | a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | arbitration clause, |
definition | : | a clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | deductible, |
definition | : | a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | double indemnity, |
definition | : | a clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | escalator, escalator clause, |
definition | : | a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | joker, |
definition | : | an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | reserve clause, |
definition | : | a clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | rider, |
definition | : | a clause that is appended to a legislative bill (noun.communication) |
part meronym | : | document, papers, written document, |
definition | : | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) (noun.communication) |
domain category | : | contract, |
definition | : | a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law (noun.communication) |
3. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence (noun.communication)
derivation | : | clausal, |
definition | : | of or relating to or functioning as a clause (adj.pert) |
4. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) (noun.communication)
derivation | : | article, |
definition | : | bind by a contract; especially for a training period (verb.communication) |
5. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence (noun.communication)
derivation | : | clausal, |
definition | : | of or relating to or functioning as a clause (adj.pert) |
6. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) (noun.communication)
derivation | : | article, |
definition | : | bind by a contract; especially for a training period (verb.communication) |
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