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subclause

subclause

1 6.9
A numbered part of a contract or law that gives extra details
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌklɔːz/
  • Formal
translation icon : subcláusula
  • The contract includes several important subclauses that outline the responsibilities of each party.

Examples

  • "may terminate case prior to resolution as defined by paragraph 314, subclause "d'... - which states..."

    I ♥ Huckabees (2004)

  • And now the town is looking at subclauses.

    I ♥ Huckabees (2004)

  • Paragraph seventeen-dee, subclause eleven.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Before signing, the lawyer reviewed every subclause for potential ambiguities or legal pitfalls.

  • In the section concerning delivery, you will find a critical subclause about timelines and penalties.

Synonyms

subordinate clause
vssubclause
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A part of a sentence that cannot stand alone and works like a noun, adjective, or adverb

is the same clause type but appears in formal documents and is often numbered

Antonyms

main clause
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A part of a sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence

Surface Forms

subclause singular
subclauses plural

Morphology

subclause = clause (transparent) = sub + clause

The productive prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'secondary' combines straightforwardly with 'clause' to indicate a subordinate provision, which learners can derive.

Etymology

Subclause comes from sub- meaning 'under', as in subway, and clause, a section in a contract or law. So a subclause is a smaller clause 'under' or inside a larger clause, which is why it gives extra details or limits in a contract.