clause

Noun

(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
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.
A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
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.)
A distinct part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
A constituent (component) of a statement or query.

Verb

To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English clause, claus, borrowed from Old French clause, from Medieval Latin clausa (Latin diminutive clausula (“close, end; a clause, close of a period”)), from Latin clausus, past participle of claudere (“to shut, close”). See close, its doublet.

Synonyms

article

Scrabble Score: 8

clause is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
clause is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clause is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

clause is a valid Words With Friends word