escape clause
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
Just as my husband and I approached the 50-year mark, I began thinking there needed to be an escape clause.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2022
It had an escape clause: The U.S. could have withdrawn from the accord if Afghan peace talks failed.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
I bet she wishes she had written an escape clause into the prenup.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
