clause

S2 W2

BrE /klɔːz/ AmE /kloʊz/

noun en → es

1 GRAMMAR [countable] B1

a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb, such as 'when I arrived' or 'if you are free'

cláusula, parte de una oración

  • a clause that begins with when/while/if/unless

Collocations main clause · subordinate clause

  • The sentence contains two clauses.

    La oración contiene dos cláusulas.

2 LEGAL [countable] B1

a part of a legal document that states an agreement, condition, or rule

cláusula (legal)

  • clause in a contract/lease/treaty

Collocations contract clause · treaty clause

  • The clause states that the tenant must pay rent on time.

    La cláusula establece que el inquilino debe pagar el alquiler a tiempo.

1 LEGAL [transitive] B2

to include or add a clause to something such as a contract, agreement, or document

incorporar una cláusula

  • clause sth in a contract/lease/treaty
  • The lawyer will clause the new terms into the agreement.

    El abogado incorporará los nuevos términos en el acuerdo.