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单词 escape clause
释义

escape clause in British English

noun
a clause in a contract freeing one of the parties from his or her obligations in certain circumstances

escape clause in American English

noun
a provision in a contract that enables a party to terminate contractual obligations in specified circumstances
Word origin
[1940–45]This word is first recorded in the period 1940–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: airlift, black box, debrief, sealant, snorkel

Examples of 'escape clause' in a sentence
escape clause

The 20-year-old has a 7.8 million escape clause in his contract.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yet there may be an escape clause for the research council.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The two-time world-beater was rumoured to have an escape clause in his contract.
The Sun (2008)
Less than four weeks ago, on the day that the squad flew out, an escape clause was removed from his 4.8 million a year contract.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His contract contains no escape clause and was negotiated with no fuss and no agents taking advantage of his form.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Ministers will defer to him on whether this escape clause is worth the paper it's written on.
The Sun (2018)
Newcastle are furious their star man is prepared to exercise his escape clause after such a poor return.
The Sun (2007)
Such an escape clause may have to be legally binding if she is to carry her cabinet.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Many public sector deals have escape clauses allowing renegotiation if circumstances materially change.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They were never intended for use as escape clauses for the rich and famous.
The Sun (2011)
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