"exit clause" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exit clauses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} exit clause (plural exit clauses)
  1. (law) A provision in a legal document or lease allowing a signatory or lessee to terminate the contract legally and usually without penalty under certain circumstances. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-exit_clause-en-noun-XcCzaxBW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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