What is a clause in law?

A clause is a provision or set of provisions that stipulate specific rights or duties. They are also oftentimes labeled so in legal documents or through conventional usage (for example the "Commerce Clause" and "Supremacy Clause" of the U.S. Constitution).

What is a contract clause?

A contract clause is a section in a legally enforceable contract that contains terms and conditions and important provisions of the legal agreement. In general, contracts are made up of many different contract clauses, all of which serve a different purpose. Together, these contract clauses form a legally binding contract for the parties to sign.

How many clauses are in a contract?

Contracts are not the only legal documents broken down into clauses. In fact, the U.S. Constitution is made up of hundreds of clauses. These are often referred to by their Article, Section, and clause or paragraph numbers, though many clauses of the Constitution are referred to often enough to have been given names as well.