clause

Middle English

/ˈklau̯z(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • sentence, clause
  • statement, line of a text
  • writing, text, document, letter
  • A section or portion of a text; a part of a series of quotes
  • (law) A clause, term, or consideration; a section in a legal document.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French clause derived from Latin clausa.

Origin

Latin

clausa

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