Clause
Clause noun - A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will).
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Synonyms for Clause
Matter and clause are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Matter" instead a noun "Clause".
Nearby Word: clausal
Matter
Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Word of God says that adding an escape clause makes spells much easier to cast, no matter how unlikely the clause may seem.
Source: Curse Escape Clause - In Throne of Bhaal, the prophecy behind much of the games' plot is revealed to contain the clause that, no matter what path the protagonist chooses if they should triumph over their antagonists in that storyline, the results of their losing would always be worse.
Source: A Lighter Shade of Black -
Alien Non-Interference Clause: Some star empires have this as a matter of policy, and the player themselves can institute such a policy if they care to do so.
Source: Video Game / Stellaris
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