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    clause

      noun
    \ ˈklȯz  \
    Definition of clause
    1: a group of words containing a subject and predicate and
    functioning as a member of a complex
    (see COMPLEX ENTRY 2 SENSE 1B(2)) or compound
    (see COMPOUND ENTRY 2 SENSE 3B) sentenceThe sentence
    "When it rained they went inside" consists of two clauses: "when it
    rained" and "they went inside."
    2: a separate section of a discourse
    (see DISCOURSE ENTRY 1 SENSE 2) or writingspecifically  : a
    distinct article in a formal documenta clause in a contract

    Other Words from  clauseMore Example


    SentencesLearn More about  clause
    Examples of clause in a Sentence
     The sentence “When it rained they went inside” consists of
    two clauses: “when it rained” and “they went inside.” a clause in a
    will

    Recent Examples on the Web

    Another complicating factor is Bumgarner’s no-trade clause, which


    includes the ability to block a deal to Houston. — Kerry Crowley, The
    Mercury News, "Bumgarner to Astros? Report says Giants ‘engaged’ with
    Houston," 30 July 2019 But what jumped out at me was the
    age clause  in the ban on Jewish domestic workers. — Masha
    Gessen, The New Yorker, "The Weaponization of National Belonging, from Nazi
    Germany to Trump," 21 July 2019
    However, there is vehicle damage liability clause  in the law that
    allows you to save a child. — Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, "It's legal in
    Indiana to rescue kids and pets trapped in hot cars," 12 July 2019 There were
    other factors — Turner was brought up early to showcase his
    talents in 2012; he was soon traded for Anibal Sanchez — and in
    the case of Andrew Miller in 2006, there was a contract clause  that
    called for him to be called up that season. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit
    Free Press, "Detroit Tigers mailbag: When will Riley Greene make it to majors?,"
    11 June 2019 Within the bill is a grandfather clause granting cities
    with current contracts to continue utilizing red light cameras until
    the contract is over, unless the contract includes a clause  allowing
    for early cancellation. — Chevall Pryce, Houston Chronicle, "New law halts
    Jersey Village’s plan to reinstall red-light cameras," 6 June 2019 And at the end
    of the law, there is a sacred clause  that allows me to eat them.
    — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "The apolitical backyard tomato garden," 29
    June 2018 The district will pay out his 35 vacation days and there is a
    non-disparagement clause  included as well. — Kathleen
    Mcwilliams, Courant Community, "Newington Superintendent Resigns," 26 June
    2018Whether 13 Reasons Why goes forward on Netflix, or just in the
    minds of fans, what happened to Hannah will always be the
    first clause  of the story.— Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, "13 Reasons Why
    Creator Drops Hints About Possible Season 3," 3 June 2018
    These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to
    reflect current usage of the word 'clause.' Views expressed in the examples do not
    represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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    First Known Use of clause


    13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

    History and Etymology for clause


    Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval
    Latin clausa close of a rhetorical period, from Latin, feminine
    of clausus, past participle of claudere to close — more at CLOSE

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