CLAUSES

(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.

A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

(shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).