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Noun clause has 2 senses

clause - (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
--₁ is a kind of construction, grammatical construction, expression
--₁ is a part of sentence
--₁ has particulars:
main clause, independent clause; coordinate clause; subordinate clause, dependent clause; relative clause; double indemnity
article, clause - a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
--₂ is a kind of section, subdivision
--₂ is a part of document, written document, papers
--₂ has particulars:
arbitration clause; deductible; escalator clause, escalator; reserve clause; rider