Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with clause in American Collocation
clause nouncountableWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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releasing you from an obligation
escape
exclusion
exemption
get-out
indemnity
opt-out
waiver
An indemnity clause protects you if you find you’ve bought a stolen vehicle.
relating to something
confidentiality
penalty
There is no penalty clause in the contract for failing to meet the deadline.
put a clause in
add
draft
include
insert
introduce
The union wants to introduce a clause compensating workers for the effects of inflation.
have a clause within it
contain
include
incorporate
The contract included clauses that documents must be provided in Welsh.
change or remove a clause
amend
delete
omit
remove
repeal
We suggest amending this clause to read ‘to encourage compliance’ rather than ‘to secure compliance’.
go against a clause
breach
contravene
The committee ruled that the ad contravened Clause 10 of the Code of Advertising Standards.
say something
allow someone
define
permit someone
prohibit
provide that
require someone
specify
state
stipulate
Most insurance policies include a clause requiring the insured to maintain his vehicle in a safe condition.
relate to something
apply to
cover
refer to
relate to
Various clauses cover the respective rights of landlord and tenant.