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clause

[klawz] / klɔz /


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The document also contains a confidentiality clause barring Betancourt’s company from disclosing the “existence and terms” of the U.S. government agreement.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Find out about the statute of limitations for contesting a will and whether this one had a no-contest clause.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

The vote of five siblings to sell the shares triggered the termination clause in the trust, and the filing argues that the trust doesn’t grant trustees discretion to disregard a valid vote to terminate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

It would likely have been a higher transfer fee if the player's contract did not have a release clause.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The position of the gap indicates the role that the modified phrase played in the deep structure; to understand the relative clause, we mentally fill it back in.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

The F1 engine regulations contain clauses that require manufacturers to supply engines to customers if so requested, but not in their first season.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Here is a modest proposal: Lincoln Riley and Jim Harbaugh waive their buyout clauses and swap jobs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Although commonly associated with the financial services and technology sectors, research cited by the government has estimated around 5 million jobs in Britain are covered by the clauses, typically lasting around six months.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer's government had been exploring possible restrictions on non-compete clauses since late last year, including a total ban, banning them above a certain salary threshold, or limiting how long they can last.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Two of the companies refused to pay the full amount, citing excessive insurance clauses.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides


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