clause

US /klɑːz/
UK /klɑːz/
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1.

clausola

a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a compound or complex sentence

:
The sentence 'I went home because I was tired' contains two clauses.
La frase 'Sono andato a casa perché ero stanco' contiene due clausole.
An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Una clausola indipendente può stare da sola come frase completa.
2.

clausola, disposizione

a particular article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, will, or other formal or legal document

:
The contract includes a clause about early termination.
Il contratto include una clausola sulla risoluzione anticipata.
The new clause in the law will affect many businesses.
La nuova clausola nella legge influenzerà molte aziende.