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clause noun

  /klɑz/ , /klɔz/ , /klɔːz/
  • (legal) A distinct part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
 ehto, klausuuli, sopimusehto
  • (grammar) A group of words that contains a subject and a verb; it may be part of a sentence or may constitute the whole sentence, depending on the syntax in each instance.
 lause
  • (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 dependent (subordinate). (Independent clauses can be sentences; they can also be part of a sentence. Dependent clauses can only be part of a sentence.)
 lauseke
main clause
päälause
coordinate clause
päälause
subordinate clause
sivulause
adverbial clause
adverbiaalilauseke
negative clause
kieltolause
relative clause
relatiivilause
forum selection clause
oikeuspaikkalauseke
grandfather clause
saavutettujen etuuksien säilyttämislauseke, siirtymälauseke
sunset clause
raukeamislauseke
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