Definitions
1.noun(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.
2.noun(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.
3.nounA separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.
4.verb(shipping) To amend (a bill of lading or similar document).