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 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 sikstan-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.CLAUSUM clausum (klawz-<<schwa>>m). [Latin “close; closed”] Hist. 1.CLOSE(1). — Also termed clausura. 2. See close writ under WRIT. [Blacks Law 8th]