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weasel clause

weasel clause noun: an escape clause; a clause in a legal contract permitting one of the parties to escape ("weasel out of") its obligations under some circumstances.

Noun

weasel clause (plural weasel clauses)

  1. (informal) An escape clause; a clause in a legal contract permitting one of the parties to escape ("weasel out of") its obligations under some circumstances.
    Synonyms:
    escape clause

Synonyms of weasel clause

Forms of weasel clause

pluralweasel clauses

Questions about weasel clause

What does weasel clause mean?
Weasel clause means an escape clause; a clause in a legal contract permitting one of the parties to escape ("weasel out of") its obligations under some circumstances.
What part of speech is weasel clause?
Weasel clause is a noun.
What is the plural of weasel clause?
The plural of weasel clause is weasel clauses.

Words near weasel clause in the dictionary

  1. weasand
  2. weasands
  3. Wease
  4. weasel
  5. Weasel Boy
  6. weasel clause
  7. weasel clauses
  8. weasel into
  9. weasel one's way
  10. weasel out
  11. weasel war dance

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