Clause and Sentence

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

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Sentence is a synonym for clause in language topic. In some cases you can use "Sentence" instead a noun "Clause".

Nearby Word: clausal

Sentence noun - A decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard.

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Clause is a synonym for sentence in language topic. You can use "Clause" instead a noun "Sentence".

Nearby Words: sentenced, sentencing, sentential

exact	exact clause	exact sentence
similar	similar clause	similar sentence
short	short clause	short sentence
certain	certain clause	certain sentence
Other adjectives: standard, original, entire, mandatory, new, final, guaranteed, last, minimum.

Various sentence structures kick verbs to the end of a clause or sentence.

Source: German Humour aka: German Humor
The Women's Weekly magazines at checkout lines are apparently compelled by law to end every internal headline, front-page teaser, caption, and generally any sentence or clause outside of an article with either a question mark or an exclamation point.

Source: Wanton Cruelty to the Common Comma
Just remember: A cat has claws at the end of its paws, while a complex sentence has a pause at the end of the clause.

Source: The Big List of Booboos and Blunders

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