CLAUSE
/klɔːz/
8
Scrabble
11
WWF
C(3) L(1) A(1) U(1) S(1) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/klɔːz/
noun
- (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
- (grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
- A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
verb
- (shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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