What is the meaning of Clause?

A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.

A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).

clause

vocative masculine singular of clausus

sentence, clause

statement, line (of a text)

writing, text, document, letter

A section or portion of a text; a part of a series of quotes

A clause, term, or consideration; a section in a legal document.

Source: wiktionary.org