Clause vs There is one other stipulation

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Clause

Top 2,000 (common)B1noun

There is one other stipulation

FormalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: There is one other stipulationMost common: Clause
 ClauseThere is one other stipulation
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/klɔːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/klɔːz/"]/🇬🇧 //ðɛər ɪz wʌn ˈʌðə ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃən//🇺🇸 //ðɛr ɪz wʌn ˈʌðər ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃən//
MeaningA group of words with a subject and a verb that is part of a sentence.There is one more condition to consider.
ExampleIn legal terms, a clause is a distinct provision in a contract.In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.
RegisterNeutralFormal
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
CEFR levelB1-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsmain, subordinate, conditional, in a/​the clause, confidentiality, indemnity, penalty, contain, have, add, in a/​the clause, under a/​the clause, clause onone other stipulation, specific stipulation, legal stipulation, additional stipulation, contract stipulation
Antonymsindependent clause-
Common mistakesConfused 'clause' with 'clause of action'., Using 'clause' as a verb instead of a noun., Not recognizing dependent vs independent clauses.Using 'stipulation' incorrectly as a synonym for 'requirement'., Confusing 'there is' with 'there are' when the subject is plural., Omitting 'one' for grammatical clarity.
Usage notesUsually used in academic, legal, or formal writing. Be careful not to confuse it with 'phrase,' which does not have both a subject and a verb.Use in formal contexts, especially in legal or contractual discussions. Not appropriate for casual conversations.

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Frequently asked questions: Clause vs There is one other stipulation

What's the difference between Clause and There is one other stipulation?

Clause: A group of words with a subject and a verb that is part of a sentence. There is one other stipulation: There is one more condition to consider.

Which is more formal: Clause and There is one other stipulation?

There is one other stipulation is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Clause and There is one other stipulation?

Clause is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Clause: In legal terms, a clause is a distinct provision in a contract. There is one other stipulation: In our agreement, there is one other stipulation we need to follow.

Can I use Clause and There is one other stipulation interchangeably?

Not always. Clause and There is one other stipulation are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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