1. a group of words containing a subject and predicate that forms part of a sentence
Usage: grammar
2. a separate section or provision in a legal document, contract, or treaty
Usage: legal

Examples

• The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
• In the sentence ‘When it rains, I stay inside,’ the first part is a subordinate clause.
• The contract contains a clause about payment terms.
• They added a penalty clause to the agreement.
• The treaty’s third clause addresses trade regulations.
• Each clause in the will was carefully reviewed by the lawyer.