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clause — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clause noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  • covenant noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
  • stipulation noun A specific condition written into an agreement or contract.

Senses

clause is used for these senses in English:

  • clause (legal) A distinct part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
  • covenant An incidental clause in an agreement.
  • stipulation Something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement.

clause — full definition

  1. noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  2. noun A distinct section of a contract, will, or other legal document, setting out a specific term.

covenant — full definition

  1. noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
  2. verb To formally promise or agree to something as part of a binding pact.

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