VocabJLPT N1
clause
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. clause
  2. 2. article
A specific clause, provision, or article within a legal document, contract, or agreement. It is used in formal and legal writing to refer to individual points or terms within a larger set of rules.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The audit focused closely on the payment terms clause.

Sentence 2

Hmm, an "exception clause" is handy, but it's a dangerous thing.

Sentence 3

The government is considering adding a clause on disaster relief.

Sentence 4

At the end she said, "Just promise me you'll honor this one clause."

Sentence 5

Ugh, the terms of service clauses got updated again!