disability clause

American  

noun

Insurance.

1. a clause in a life-insurance policy providing for waiver of premium and sometimes payment of monthly income if the policyholder becomes totally and permanently disabled.

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disability clause British  

noun

1. (in life assurance policies) a clause enabling a policyholder to cease payment of premiums without loss of coverage and often to receive a pension or indemnity if he becomes permanently disabled

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Example Sentences

But most of them favored removal by Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet through the disability clause of the 25th Amendment, with just 14 percent calling for another impeachment.

From New York Times

Commonly referred to as the Disability Clause, this constitutional provision also specifies that if the president is unable to perform the functions of his office, the vice president will serve as acting president.

From Salon

In 2002 and 2007, President George W. Bush invoked the Disability Clause prior to scheduled colonoscopy procedures that required anesthesia and sedation.

From Salon

In addition to the Disability Clause, there is legislation that clarifies the line of succession should the president become incapacitated.

From Salon

Travis County Judge Tim Sulak announced on Wednesday that he would issue a temporary injunction that would allow voters who are concerned about becoming infected through in-person voting to qualify for mail ballots under the disability clause in the state's election law, according to The Dallas Morning News.

From Salon