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clauses Meaning & Definition

What Does Clauses Mean?

As a noun, clauses means plural of clause. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of clause. As a verb, it means (shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).

Clauses Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of clause

Clauses as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of clause

Noun

  1. (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
  2. (grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
  3. A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

Verb

  1. (shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).

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