Definitions
n. A separate condition or requirement in a legal document.
条款
n. A group of words containing a subject and a verb.
分句；从句
Example
One clause in our lease allows us to keep pets.
我们的租约中有一项条款允许养宠物。
Employment contracts should include a clause that clearly defines workers' rights to paid leave and flexible working.
劳动合同应包含明确规定员工带薪休假和弹性工作权利的条款。
Collocations
- a clause in a contract
- include a clause
- main clause
- relative clause
Usage tip
语法中clause含主语和谓语；phrase通常不含。
FAQ
- What does clause mean?
- A separate condition or requirement in a legal document. A group of words containing a subject and a verb.
- How is clause pronounced?
- UK /klɔːz/, US /klɔːz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
