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• Independent clause — An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself, also known as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate; it makes sense by itself. Multiple independent clauses can be joined by using… …   Wikipedia

• independent clause — n. Gram. a clause that can function syntactically as a complete sentence by itself and that conveys a complete meaning; main clause (Ex.: She will visit us if she can.): distinguished from DEPENDENT CLAUSE * * * …   Universalium

• independent clause — Макаров: главное предложение …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

• Clause 49 — of the Listing Agreement to the Indian stock exchange comes into effect from 31 December 2005. It has been formulated for the improvement of corporate governance in all listed companies. In corporate hierarchy two types of managements are… …   Wikipedia

• independent — 1> человек, независимый во взглядах, поведении 2> полит. член парламента или кандидат, не принадлежащий ни к какой партии 3> церк. конгрегационалист, сторонник конгрегационализма 4> независимый, самостоятельный Ex: independent state независимое… …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

• Independent set problem — In mathematics, the independent set problem (IS) is a well known problem in graph theory and combinatorics. The independent set problem is known to be NP complete. It is almost identical to the clique problem. Description Given a graph G , an… …   Wikipedia

• Clause — For other uses, see Clause (disambiguation). In grammar, a clause is the smallest grammatical unit that can express a complete proposition[1]. In some languages it may be a pair or group of words that consists of a subject and a predicate,… …   Wikipedia

• clause — 1. noun /klɔːz/ a) A group of two or more words which include a subject and any necessary predicate (the predicate also includes a verb, conjunction, or a preposition) to begin the clause; however, this clause is not considered a sentence for… …   Wiktionary

• independent — independently, adv. /in di pen deuhnt/, adj. 1. not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. 2. not subject to another s authority or jurisdiction;… …   Universalium

• independent — I. adjective Date: 1611 1. not dependent: as a. (1) not subject to control by others ; self governing (2) not affiliated with a larger controlling unit < an independent bookstore > b. (1) not requiring or relying on something else …   New Collegiate Dictionary