clausula

/kloʊˈsjuːlə/ or /kwɔˈsjuːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A subsidiary clause or a dependent clause in a sentence, especially one introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

“The lawyer carefully examined the contract’s various clauses, including the clausula that exempted the company from liability.”

2. noun

A clause or section of a contract or a law that contains an important provision or exception.

“The court ruled that the clausula in the contract was ambiguous and open to interpretation.”

Synonyms

  • clause
  • provision

Antonyms

  • main clause