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Common collocations with clause in American Collocation

clause noun countable

US /klɔz/

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.