clause
/klɔːz/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank; a particular and separate article or stipulation in a treaty or contract.
Key Academic Collocations
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clauseclauses
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
stipulationprovisionarticlecovenantsection
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The international trade agreement includes a strict environmental enforcement clause sanctioning illicit timber harvests."
"Contractual agreements should explicitly stipulate penalty clauses in the event of unreasonable project handover delays."
"In IELTS grammar scoring, the accurate deployment of complex subordinate clauses is prerequisite for Band 7 and above."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
In contract and policy contexts, use 'a penalty clause' or 'incorporate a protective clause'.