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Definitions

escape clause

NOUN
legal provision to get out of a contract
Synonyms
WEAK
clause escalator clause escape hatch escapeway fine print hole to creep out of loophole saving clause technicality way of escape way-out

Example Sentences

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Through the Maastricht escape clause, countries can increase defense spending by up to 1.5% of GDP per year, amounting to as much as €500 billion in aggregate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

It did have an escape clause that allowed the US to nix the deal if Afghan peace talks failed.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

It had an escape clause: The U.S. could have withdrawn from the accord if Afghan peace talks failed.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021

Kravtsov started the season at their minor-league affiliate in Hartford, then used an escape clause in his contract to return home to Russia to play on loan in the Kontinental Hockey League.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2019

But Howard added an escape clause: Pollard would ride only if he was fit to do so.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.