clause

• Nom désignant une section ou une disposition distincte d'un document juridique, d'un contrat ou d'un texte officiel, qui énonce une condition, une exigence ou une réserve particulière. Il peut aussi renvoyer à une proposition grammaticale dans une phrase.

A noun referring to a distinct section or provision within a legal document, contract, or formal text that states a specific condition, requirement, or stipulation.

1. Grammar unitB2formal

   A group of words containing a subject and a verb, forming a sentence or part of a sentence.

   proposition (grammaticale)

   • The sentence contains a main clause and a subordinate clause.
   • A relative clause adds extra information about a noun.
   • In English, a conditional clause often begins with 'if'.

2. Legal provisionB2formallegal

   A particular section or paragraph in a legal document, contract, or treaty.

   Clause (disposition légale)

   • The contract includes a confidentiality clause.
   • The lawyer reviewed the termination clause carefully.
   • The agreement has a clause about dispute resolution.

   Synonymesarticleconditioncovenantparagraphprovisionsectionstipulationterm