purpose of clause
collocation in Englishmeaningsofpurposeandclause
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purpose
noun
uk/ˈpɜː.pəs/us/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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clause
noun[C]
uk/klɔːz/us/klɑːz/
law
a particular part of a written legal document, for example a law passed by Parliament or a contract (= ...
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(Definition ofpurposeandclausefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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That is thepurposeofclause22(1)(a).
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Thepurposeofclause4 is to deal with a particular circumstance that may arise from time to time.
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We want the courts to take account of the changes in early release arrangements, which is thepurposeofclause22.
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He well knows that thepurposeofclause1 is to prohibit dogs that are bred specifically for fighting.
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By removing a test for clawback, the amendments could undermine thepurposeofclause50.
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He said that a breach of that timetable would constitute a breach of a commitment for thepurposeofclause1.
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Thepurposeofclause11 is to ensure that an offender can be held in circumstances appropriate to his age or his behaviour.
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The wholepurposeofclause6(5) is to enable community providers to have their schedule 2 work considered by a funding council.
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Thepurposeofclause2(2) is to provide a specific statutory authority for the grant paid to the four existing regional development organisations.
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It demolishes the wholepurposeofclause1.
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Despite my reservations, there is concern about thepurposeofclause3(5).
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If that is so, what is thepurposeofclause109?
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That is thepurposeofclause186, and we have made that clear on many occasions.
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In the absence of regulations we need to be reassured that the generalpurposeofclause15(1) will be fulfilled.
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Thepurposeofclause51 would be frustrated by a delayed date—if the clause is necessary at all.
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Thepurposeofclause25(3) is to help those who have hitherto been excluded from relief, namely, members of small businesses organised as co-operatives.
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Therefore, the firstpurposeofclause47 is to ensure that guidelines are replaced by statutory provisions.
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Thepurposeofclause13 is to deal with people who are under 18 and suffering from severe hardship.
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Thepurposeofclause7 is to make it clear that failed asylum seekers with families will cease to be eligible for public support.
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That is thepurposeofclause1(4).
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This amendment restricts the scope of "relevant conviction" for thepurposeofclause23.
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This definition excludes a person who receives goods or services by way of business, and for thepurposeofclause11 this is too restrictive.
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If not, what is thepurposeofclause1(9)?
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That is the wholepurposeofclause5.
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Thepurposeofclause93 remains exactly the same in relation to the new private companies.
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