A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a predicate. STIPULATION, PARAGRAPH, CONDITION, ARTICLE, and PROVISO are all types of clauses. A STIPULATION is a clause in a contract or agreement that states a specific requirement. A PARAGRAPH is a clause that is part of a larger document, such as a book or ARTICLE. A CONDITION is a clause that states a requirement that must be met in order for something to happen. An ARTICLE is a clause that is part of a larger document, such as a constitution or law. A PROVISO is a clause in a contract or agreement that states a CONDITION that must be met in order for the contract or agreement to be valid.