英汉词典

1. (法律文书的)条款
    A clause is a section of a legal document.

clause的意思

    e.g. He has a clause in his contract which entitles him to a percentage of the profits.
           他的合同中有一项条款，使他有权分得一定比例的利润。
    e.g. ...a compromise document sprinkled with escape clauses.
           不时出现些免责条款的折中文件

2. (语法)分句，从句，子句
    In grammar, a clause is a group of words containing a verb. Sentences contain one or more clauses. There are finite clauses and non-finite clauses.