clause
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.
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.
- Base: clause
- Plural: clauses
confidentiality clause
1Contract term to keep information private
A rule in a contract that says you must not share certain information.
- The confidentiality clause prevents employees from revealing company secrets.
- She signed the confidentiality clause before starting the job.
confidentiality clause
1contract privacy section
A confidentiality clause is the part of a contract that says what information must be kept secret.
- 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.
- The contract has a confidentiality clause.
- The clause protects company secrets.
escape clause
1Contract term allowing exit under conditions
A rule in an agreement that lets someone end it in special cases.
- The contract has an escape clause if the project is canceled.
- They used the escape clause to avoid penalties.
penalty clause
1Contract term setting penalties for breach
A part of an agreement that says what happens if you break it.
- The penalty clause requires payment if the deadline is missed.
- He checked the penalty clause before signing the contract.