clause
Definitions
A unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate.
A distinct article, stipulation, or provision in a legal document or contract.
Examples
The contract includes a specific clause regarding the termination of services.
A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
He insisted on adding a clause to the agreement that protected his intellectual property rights.
Synonyms
provision article section stipulation condition term paragraph