문장의 구성 요소로, 주어와 술어를 포함하는 단위.
In grammar, a unit of grammatical organization typically consisting of a subject and a predicate, ranking below the sentence.
예문:
"The sentence 'She sings and he dances' contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction."
"Identifying the main clause is crucial for understanding the core meaning of a complex sentence."
"A relative clause often begins with a relative pronoun like 'who' or 'which'."
법률, 조약, 계약서 등에 포함된 개별적인 조목이나 조건.
A particular and separate article, stipulation, or proviso in a legal document, treaty, bill, or contract.
예문:
"The non-disclosure clause prevented the former employee from sharing proprietary information."
"We must carefully review the penalty clause before signing the agreement."
"The treaty included a specific clause detailing the terms of military cooperation."