clause
noun [ C ]
LAW uk/klɔːz/ usa part of a written legal agreement that deals with a particular subject:
See clause 8.2(b) of the standard sale agreement.
Rules and location for resolving disputes are outlined under the contract's arbitration clause.
add/remove/include a clause Some companies will insure you, but will add a clause excluding any flood claims.
See also
assignment clause
average clause
break clause
breakdown clause
commerce clause
confidentiality clause
continuation clause
enabling clause
escalator clause
escape clause
gagging clause
get-out clause
grandfather clause
objects clause
penalty clause
sunset clause