Clause

How it is used

Lawyers refer to clauses by number ('under clause 7.2') or by subject ('the termination clause'). You insert, delete, amend or rely on a clause. American contracts often use 'section' in the same way.

Example sentences

1. Please delete clause 12; we do not accept automatic renewal.

2. The supplier relied on the force majeure clause after the factory was flooded.

3. Under clause 9.1, either party may terminate on 60 days' notice.

Common collocations

• insert a clause
• delete a clause
• termination clause
• under clause
• rely on a clause

Related terms

• termA provision of a contract that sets out a right or obligation; also the period of time for which a contract lasts.
• contractA legally binding agreement between two or more parties in which each side promises to do, or not to do, certain things.
• force majeureAn unforeseeable event outside the parties' control, such as a natural disaster or war, that prevents a party from performing; a force majeure clause may suspend or excuse performance.
• confidentiality clauseA clause that requires the parties to keep certain information secret and to use it only for the purpose of the contract.
• entire agreement clauseA clause stating that the written contract contains everything the parties agreed, replacing earlier discussions, emails and drafts.

This word in other fields

The same English word can have a different meaning in another field:

• clause · Law
• clause · Linguistics & Grammar

More terms: Contract Terms & Clauses

• obligation
• governing law
• indemnity
• warranty
• condition
• representation
• limitation of liability
• amendment
• waiver
• assignment
• severability
• recitals