restrictive clause

noun

, Grammar.

1. a relative clause that identifies the antecedent and that is usually not set off by commas in English. In The year that just ended was bad for crops, the clause that just ended is a restrictive clause.

Word History and Origins

Origin of restrictive clause¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Children's Minister Claire Coutinho has written to housing associations, social landlords and developers in England to urge them to review restrictive clauses in tenant contracts.

From BBC

He also said diners plausibly alleged that Grubhub and Uber Eats' more restrictive clauses discouraged restaurants from using other platforms, despite their need to generate enough sales to stay afloat and offset low profit margins.

From Reuters

One possible sign of some success: On Sunday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, whose members include those companies, expressed “concern and opposition” to restrictive clauses in two Republican bills.

From New York Times

Hospitals and clinics may justify restrictive clauses as a way to protect their investments in physicians, says David Meltzer, an economist and primary-care physician at the University of Chicago.

From Washington Post

“There was no reason for Google to include these restrictive clauses in their contracts except to keep rivals out of the market,” Vestager said at her news conference.

From Washington Post