clause

ot noun

1. (grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
2. (grammar) 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.
3. A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

fe’l verb

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