escape clause

noun

Any clause, term or condition in a contract or statute that avoids the application of a provision

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safety clause
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Meanings

nounescape clause (plural escape clauses)

plural escape clauses

  1. figurativelyAny clause, term or condition in a contract or statute that avoids the application of a provision

    Synonyms: safety clause

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny clause, term or condition in a contract or statute that avoids the application of a provision

Similar
safety clause
Also see
safety clauseweasel clause

Translations

Finnish irtautumislauseke
  • irtautumislausekeclause that allows cancellation
Italian clausola di recesso
  • clausola di recessoclause that allows cancellation
Cite this entry
APA

escape clause. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/escape%20clause

MLA

“escape clause.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/escape%20clause. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “escape clause,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/escape%20clause.

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