murder clauseglossary / MURDER CLAUSE murder clause. A contract provision that imposes onerous — often unreasonable — obligations on one party. • Murder clauses are usu. found in construction contracts. 词条贡献者 双语律师Simon,毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及金属和矿业领域的法律文件。