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clauses

 

[ ˈklɔːzɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,374 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.