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'''Clause''' = a part of a larger sentence that contains a subject and a verb. An '''Independent clause''' could be a sentence by itself (because it makes a complete thought), whereas a '''Dependent clause''' could not be a sentence by itself (because it does not make a complete thought). 
'''Clause'''  


For more see: [[Clause (grammar)|Clause (grammar) - A+ Club Lesson Planner & Study Guide (school4schools.wiki)]]
noun. 
 
from Latin ''clausa'' for "conclusion", as in "closing, or end of a sentence or legal argument 
 
1. Contract: 
 
A portion of an agreement, treaty or contract 
 
2. Grammar 
 
A part of a larger sentence that contains a subject and a verb. An '''Independent clause''' could be a sentence by itself (because it makes a complete thought), whereas a '''Dependent clause''' could not be a sentence by itself (because it does not make a complete thought). 
 
For grammatical use of "clause," see: [[Clause (grammar)]]
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