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Mother Hubbard clause

Mother Hubbard clause noun: a provision in an oil and gas lease or other instrument that extends the lease to include lands not specifically described in the lease.

Noun

Mother Hubbard clause (plural Mother Hubbard clauses)

  1. A provision in an oil and gas lease or other instrument that extends the lease to include lands not specifically described in the lease.

Forms of Mother Hubbard clause

pluralMother Hubbard clauses

Questions about Mother Hubbard clause

What does Mother Hubbard clause mean?
Mother Hubbard clause means a provision in an oil and gas lease or other instrument that extends the lease to include lands not specifically described in the lease.
What part of speech is Mother Hubbard clause?
Mother Hubbard clause is a noun.
What is the plural of Mother Hubbard clause?
The plural of Mother Hubbard clause is Mother Hubbard clauses.

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