non-restrictive relative clauses

A form of non-restrictive relative clause — A relative clause, usually set off by a comma or commas, that provides additional information about the person or thing referred to, or about a statement that has been made, as opposed to information that is essential to specifying or identifying who or what is meant.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of non-restrictive relative clause
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