clausula codicillaris (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa] kod-[schwa]-si-lair-is). [Latin] Roman law. A codi-cillary clause; a codicil that, having been confirmed by a will (even in advance), operated as part of the will. • An unconfirmed codicil created directives that could be effective even in the absence or failure of a will. See FI-DEICOMMISSUM.
clausula derogativa (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa] d[schwa]-rog-[schwa]-tI-v[schwa]). [Latin] See DEROGATORY CLAUSE.
clausula derogatoria (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa] d[schwa]-rog-[schwa]-tor-ee-[schwa]). See DEROGATORY CLAUSE.
clausula rebus sic stantibus (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa] ree-b[schwa]s sik stan-t[schwa]-b[schwa]s). See CLAUSA REBUS SIC STANTIBUS.
clausula tenoris (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa] te-nor-is). [Law Latin] Hist. The clause of tenure — that is, the clause in a charter describing the nature of a tenure.