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clause

clause

Meaning of clause

a separate part of a legal document or agreement

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British English/klɔːz/
American English/klɔz/
Russian transcription[punkt]
clause
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clause with Russian translation

clause usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В соглашении есть пункт о просрочке платежа.

There is a clause about late payment in the agreement.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пункт защищает обе стороны сделки.

The clause protects both sides of the deal.

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clause belongs to the topic "Top 5000, Legal Agreements and Compliance". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clauseпункт
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

clause synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clause / section / article / provision / item

🇬🇧English
clause

пункт — a separate part of a legal document or agreement

B2Very Rarely

There is a clause about late payment in the agreement.

В соглашении есть пункт о просрочке платежа.

C
🇬🇧English
clause

the exact term for a separate part of a legal document or agreement

B2Very Often

The contract includes a clause about late payment.

В контракте есть пункт о просрочке платежа.

S
🇬🇧English
section

a larger part of a document, law, book, or website; usually broader than a clause

B2Very Often

Please read section 4 before signing.

Пожалуйста, прочитайте раздел 4 перед подписанием.

A
🇬🇧English
article

a separate numbered part of a law, constitution, treaty, or formal document; often bigger than a clause

B2Often

Article 5 sets out the rights of the parties.

Статья 5 устанавливает права сторон.

P
🇬🇧English
provision

a rule, condition, or clause in a legal document; very close in meaning

B2Often

The provision allows the company to terminate the agreement early.

Это положение позволяет компании расторгнуть соглашение досрочно.

I
🇬🇧English
item

one separate point in a list, agenda, or document; less specifically legal

B2Often

Item 3 concerns payment terms.

Пункт 3 касается условий оплаты.

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How to pronounce clause and what this word means

clause translation: пункт. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clause

/klɔːz/

clause translation

пункт

clause examples

There is a clause about late payment in the agreement.

clause transcription

/klɔːz/, /klɔz/

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clause meaning: what does it mean?

a separate part of a legal document or agreement

clause pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clause is pronounced as /klɔːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clause definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is a clause about late payment in the agreement. Translation: В соглашении есть пункт о просрочке платежа.

Is clause part of Legal Agreements and Compliance vocabulary?

Yes, clause (пункт) can be learned in the Legal Agreements and Compliance topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clause part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, clause (пункт) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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