Clause and Section

Clause

Clause noun - A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will).
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Synonyms for Clause

Section is a synonym for clause in excerpt topic. In some cases you can use "Section" instead the word "Clause" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like provision in document.

Nearby Word: clausal

Section

Section noun - An area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature.

Clause is a synonym for section in subdivision topic. You can use "Clause" instead the word "Section" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as excerpt.

How words are described

special special clause special section
similar similar clause similar section
specific specific clause specific section
short short clause short section
Other adjectives: certain, entire, huge, tiny, secret, new, early, missing, final, hidden, extra, last, relevant.

Both words in one sentence

  • Section 4 also defines that "inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President" clause.
  • Twenty-Fifth Amendment: Didn't exist at the time the show was written, so it used Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 instead.
  • Fanfic / And The Story Continues Anti-Magic: Due to a trick Umbra plays on Sidoh by exploiting his illiteracy and need to kill for lifespan, Erin is rendered immune to the Death Note thanks to Clause 1 of Section 35 in the shinigami rulebook.
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