(grammar) A subordinate clause that modifies a noun.

(grammar) A clause that is used as a subject or object.

(grammar) A clause that can stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; contains at least a subject and a verb.

(law) a provision in a contract that makes all obligations to be performed under the contract due immediately upon a specific occurrence, such as a breach

(figuratively) Any clause, term or condition in a contract or statute that avoids the application of a provision

(grammar) a subordinate clause which functions as a subject or object of the main clause

(US, sports) A clause in a contract by players who do not wish to be traded without their consent.

plural of adverbial clause

(Canada, law) Section 33 of Part I (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) of the Canadian Constitution Act (1982), which permits the creation of laws without regard for certain constitutional rights. Specifically, under section 33 the federal and provincial governments may enact laws "notwithstanding" section 2 (Fundamental Freedoms) and sections 7 through 15 (Legal and Equality Rights) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Such laws may be in effect for up to five years and are renewable.

(law) A provision in a will that disinherits any beneficiary who raises a challenge against the will.