Restrictive Clause (Noun)
Meaning
A subordinate clause that limits or restricts the meaning of the noun phrase it modifies.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company only hires people who speak fluent English as a restrictive clause in their hiring policy to ensure effective communication.
- The manager was looking for an employee who could meet the tight deadlines, and this restrictive clause was non-negotiable.
- In the contract, there was a restrictive clause stating that the tenant couldn't sublease the property without the landlord's permission.
- To qualify for the scholarship, applicants had to meet the income requirements, which served as a restrictive clause in the selection process.
- The will stipulated that the inheritance would only go to relatives who were 18 years or older, as stipulated in the restrictive clause.