clause
nounfeminine/ˈklawzulɐ/medium
clau·su·la
Definition
A particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, bill, or contract.
The contract includes a clause regarding late payments.
A confidentiality clause was added to the agreement.
Common collocations
escape clausepenalty clausecontractual clauseclause of a treaty
Etymology
Do latim 'clausula'.