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clause
/klawz/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: punduk te lalag ne duen dè degma igpasabut
MS: punduk te lalag
a group of words which have a meaning together. There is always a subject and verb.
'She walked to the shop' is a clause.
Sem.Dom.: grammar
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: baad te dukumintu
MS: dukumintu, baad te
a part of a legal document such as a contract.
My work contract has a clause about the number of hours that I can work.
Sem.Dom.: AWL5
Status: ready

Last updated: 26/Sep/2012