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 译者张文,国际知名商学院金融专业,擅长翻译各种与结构性融资及衍生品诉讼相关的法律文件。