Cláusulas (en. Clauses)

/klau̯ˈsulas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A clause is a part of a legal document that specifies a condition or provision.

The clauses of the contract must be read carefully before signing.

Las cláusulas del contrato deben ser leídas detenidamente antes de firmar.

In grammar, a clause is a unit of meaning that contains a subject and a predicate.

The sentence "when I got home" contains a subordinate clause.

La oración "cuando llegué a casa" contiene una cláusula subordinada.

From Latin 'clausula', which means 'closure' or 'conclusion'.

escape clause

Condition that allows one of the parties to exit an agreement without penalty.

cláusula de escape

penalty clause

Provision that establishes a sanction for breach of contract.

cláusula penal

confidentiality clause

Condition that obliges the parties to keep certain information confidential.

cláusula de confidencialidad

contract

Legal agreement between two or more parties that establishes rights and obligations.

contrato

agreement

Understanding between two or more parties about a specific topic.

acuerdo

provision

Establishment of a condition or rule in a document.

disposición

Part that specifies a penalty.

I always check the clause that mentions the penalty for breach.

Siempre reviso la cláusula en la que se menciona la penalización por incumplimiento.

Hidden condition that can complicate things.

That contract has a clause that I didn't like at all.

Ese contrato tiene una cláusula que no me gustó nada.