Clauses: meaning, definitions and examples
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clauses
[ ˈklɔːzɪz ]
legal
A group of words in a legal document that expresses a specific provision or condition. Clauses are essential for defining rights and obligations in contracts.
Synonyms
article, provision, stipulation
Examples of usage
- The arbitration clause in the contract specifies the process for resolving disputes.
- The confidentiality clause prohibits the disclosure of sensitive information.
grammar
A structural element in a sentence that typically consists of a subject and a predicate. Clauses can be independent (main clause) or dependent (subordinate clause).
Synonyms
phrase, segment, sentence element
Examples of usage
- The main clause states the main idea of the sentence.
- The subordinate clause provides additional information.
Translations
Translations of the word "clauses" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cláusulas
🇮🇳 धाराएँ
🇩🇪 Klauseln
🇮🇩 klausul
🇺🇦 положення
🇵🇱 klauzule
🇯🇵 条項
🇫🇷 clauses
🇪🇸 cláusulas
🇹🇷 maddeler
🇰🇷 조항
🇸🇦 بنود
🇨🇿 ustanovení
🇸🇰 ustanovenia
🇨🇳 条款
🇸🇮 klavzule
🇮🇸 ákvæði
🇰🇿 ереже
🇬🇪 პუნქტები
🇦🇿 maddələr
🇲🇽 cláusulas
Word origin
The word 'clauses' originated from the Latin word 'clausa', which means 'closed place or enclosure'. In legal contexts, the use of clauses dates back to Roman law, where specific provisions were essential in contracts. In grammar, the concept of clauses has been studied since ancient times, with scholars like Aristotle analyzing sentence structure and components.