HyperDic: clause

English > 2 senses of the word *clause*:
NOUN	communication	clause	(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
NOUN	communication	clause, article	a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

clause > pronunciation
Sounds	klao'z
Rhymes	applause ... tropopause: 8 rhymes with aoz...

English > *clause*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence.
Category	grammar	The branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
Part of	sentence	A string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
Narrower	coordinate clause	A clause in a complex sentence that is grammatically equivalent to the main clause and that performs the same grammatical function
	main clause, independent clause	A clause in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
	relative clause	A clause introduced by a relative pronoun
	subordinate clause, dependent clause	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 / adjective or adverb / adverb
Broader	construction, grammatical construction, expression	A group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
Spanish	cláusula, proposición
Catalan	clàusula, proposició
Adjectives	clausal	of or relating to or functioning as a clause

English > *clause*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will).
Synonym	article
Category	contract	A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
Part of	document, written document, papers	writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Narrower	arbitration clause	A clause in a contract providing for arbitration of disputes arising under the contract
	deductible	A clause in an insurance policy that relieves / relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount
	double indemnity	A clause in an insurance policy that provides for double the face value of the policy in the case of accidental death
	escalator clause, escalator	A clause in a contract that provides for an increase / increase / increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
	joker	An inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent
	reserve clause	A clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration
	rider	A clause that is appended to a legislative bill
Broader	section, subdivision	A self-contained part of a larger / larger composition / composition (written or musical)
Spanish	artículo, cláusula
Catalan	article, clàusula

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