1. groups of words containing a subject and predicate that form part of a sentence
Usage: grammar
2. separate sections or provisions in a legal document, contract, or agreement
Usage: legal

Examples

• The sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
• Dependent clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
• The contract includes several clauses about payment terms.
• We need to review the warranty clauses before signing.
• The insurance policy has clauses that exclude certain damages.
• Relative clauses provide additional information about nouns.
• The lease agreement contains clauses about pet ownership.