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Clause

A separate portion of a written paper, paragraph, or sentence; an article, stipulation, or proviso, in a legal document.

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Construction 76% connected

The process or art of constructing; the act of building; erection; the act of devising and forming; fabrication; composition.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Expression 76% connected

The act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expr…

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Section 76% connected

The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Subdivision 76% connected

The act of subdividing, or separating a part into smaller parts.

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Narrower term 3

Deductible 76% connected

Capable of being deducted, taken away, or withdrawn.

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Joker 76% connected

One who makes jokes or jests.

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Rider 76% connected

One who, or that which, rides.

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Containing whole 2

Document 70% connected

That which is taught or authoritatively set forth; precept; instruction; dogma.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Sentence 70% connected

Sense; meaning; significance.

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Synonym 1

Article 92% connected

A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treating of various to…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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