Dependent Clause
/ˈdɪpɛndənt klɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A clause that provides additional information but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
The dependent clause 'because she was late' explains why she missed the meeting.
Forms
- dependent clauses
See also
Commentary
In legal drafting, dependent clauses often qualify or limit rights or obligations and should be clearly connected to independent clauses to avoid ambiguity.
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