plural of clause
"The lawyer spent hours reviewing all the legal clauses in the contract before signing it."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clause
In plain English: To clause something means to break it into smaller parts that are easier to handle.
"The lawyer did not want to get into clauses about his past with her ex-wife."
plural of Clause
"The contract contains several clauses that outline the terms and conditions for both parties."