clausula
clausula (klawz-y[schwa]-l[schwa]), n. [Latin] A clause; a sentence or part of a sentence in a written instrument or statute. 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 […]