clause

🇺🇸 /klɔːz/ 🇬🇧 /klɔːz/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B1

A group of words with a subject and verb that forms part of a sentence.

The clause in this sentence describes the action.

B2

A rule or condition in a legal document that requires or forbids something.

The contract clause prevents sharing the property.

translation

n. A group of words with a subject and verb that forms part of a sentence.; A rule or condition in a legal document that requires or forbids something.

Word Forms

Plural clauses