Clause
/ˈklɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A distinct section or provision in a legal document or contract.
The arbitration clause requires disputes to be settled outside court.
- (n.) A grammatical unit containing a subject and predicate, used in legal drafting for clarity.
The drafting included several conditional clauses to address contingencies.
Forms
- clauses
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Commentary
In legal drafting, precise wording of clauses is critical to enforceability and clarity.
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