escape clause

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Definitions of escape clause words

noun escape clause clause that releases sb from a contract 1
noun escape clause a clause in a contract freeing one of the parties from his obligations in certain circumstances 0
noun escape clause (figuratively) Any clause, term or condition in a contract that allows a party to that contract to avoid having to perform the contract or cancel it. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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