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Moderateclause
The correct spelling is clause.
How to pronounce clause
/klɔːz/
nounIPA: /klɔːz/
Say it like: Clau-se
The correct spelling is clause. (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
- 2.(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.
- 3.A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
verb
- 1.(shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).
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