a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate

the missing verb in the second clause is understood to be the same verb as in the first clause

a particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract

Clause 1 of the agreement

he had to sign a confidentiality clause that prevents him speaking to the media

many contracts have clauses requiring contractors to notify the owner in writing when they encounter installation problems