clause
gb/klˈɔz/ us/klˈɔz/
B1
English
~ 2200
tagmondat, kikötés, rendelkezés, záradék
NOUN
B1
1
tagmondat
B2
Usage pattern:
[sentence] contains [adjective] clause
The sentence 'I went home because I was tired' has two clauses.
A „Hazamentem, mert fáradt voltam” mondat két tagmondatból áll.
A main clause can stand alone as a sentence.
A főmondat önálló mondatként is megállhat.
Relative clauses often begin with words like 'who' or 'which'.
Every sentence must have at least one clause.
In grammar class, we learned to identify dependent clauses.
Learner examples
This sentence has two clauses.
Ez a mondat két tagmondatból áll.
A clause has a subject and a verb.
Egy tagmondatban van alany és állítmány.
I know how to find the main clause.
We studied clauses in English class.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'clause' with 'phrase'. A phrase does not have both a subject and a verb.
Meaning
Part of a sentence with subject and verb
Collocations
main clause
|subordinate clause
|relative clause
|independent clause
|dependent clause
Synonyms
sentence (A complete thought; unlike many clauses, sentences can stand alone.)
Antonyms
phrase (A group of words without both a subject and predicate.)
Themes
grammar
|language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of words with a subject and verb, sometimes part of a bigger sentence.
A group of words in a sentence that contains a subject and a verb and usually forms part of a larger sentence or can stand alone as a sentence.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[contract] contains [number] clauses
The contract includes a confidentiality clause to protect trade secrets.
A szerződés az üzleti titkok védelme érdekében titoktartási kikötést tartalmaz.
He pointed to the penalty clause when the work was delayed.
Amikor csúszott a munka, a kötbérkikötésre hivatkozott.
Each clause in the agreement must be read carefully.
The lease has a clause about late payments.
They added a new clause to cover unforeseen events.
Learner examples
The contract has a payment clause.
A szerződésben van egy fizetésre vonatkozó kikötés.
Read the clause about working hours.
Olvasd el a munkaidőre vonatkozó kikötést.
There is a safety clause in this paper.
The law has many clauses.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'clause' with 'cause' when hearing quickly; they are unrelated.
Meaning
Section of a legal or formal document
Collocations
contract clause
|penalty clause
|confidentiality clause
|termination clause
Synonyms
provision (Commonly used in legal contexts to mean a specific condition in an agreement.)
Antonyms
omission (The absence of a provision or section where one might be expected.)
Themes
law
|business
|government
|communication
Definition
A part of a legal or formal paper that says one rule or condition.
A distinct section or provision in a legal, formal, or official document, often outlining a specific condition or requirement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
clause
IPA
GB/klˈɔz/
US/klˈɔz/
Syllables & stress
clause (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (clause)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: clause
- Plural: clauses
Word family
Forms
clauses
noun
Advanced or less common
clausal
adjective
Expressions
confidentiality clause
1/kˌɑnfədˌɛnʃiˈæləti klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
Contract term to keep information private
A rule in a contract that says you must not share certain information.
Examples
- The confidentiality clause prevents employees from revealing company secrets.
- She signed the confidentiality clause before starting the job.
confidentiality clause
1/kˌɑnfədˌɛnʃiˈæləti klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
legal
contract privacy section
A confidentiality clause is the part of a contract that says what information must be kept secret.
Examples
- The contract includes a confidentiality clause covering customer lists and pricing data.
- Because of the confidentiality clause, the parties cannot reveal the terms of the deal.
- Their lawyers negotiated a stricter confidentiality clause.
Learner examples
- The contract has a confidentiality clause.
- The clause protects company secrets.
escape clause
1/ɪskˈeɪp klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
Contract term allowing exit under conditions
A rule in an agreement that lets someone end it in special cases.
Examples
- The contract has an escape clause if the project is canceled.
- They used the escape clause to avoid penalties.
penalty clause
1/pˈɛnəlti klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
Contract term setting penalties for breach
A part of an agreement that says what happens if you break it.
Examples
- The penalty clause requires payment if the deadline is missed.
- He checked the penalty clause before signing the contract.