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reported clause

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noun

  1. grammar a bound clause that reports what someone has said or thought, bound to a main clause that contains a verb of saying or thinking

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Martial impressed with his movement and work rate, while his goal is set to cost United 10 million euros owing to a reported clause in his contract that says Monaco is owed that sum if Martial reaches 25 competitive goals for the English club.

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