plural clauses
1
grammar
: a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb
The sentence "When it rained they went inside" consists of two clauses: "when it rained" and "they went inside."
2
: a separate part of a legal document
a clause in a will/contract
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“Clause.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clause. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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