escape clause
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Deep in a $1 trillion pay package approved by Tesla’s shareholders is an escape clause that could pay off for Elon Musk in several ways if he folds the automaker into his SpaceX empire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
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
However, the agreement intended to bind the A’s to Las Vegas provides the team with an unusual escape clause: If ever a tax is aimed at the A’s, the team can leave town without penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2024
It did have an escape clause that allowed the US to nix the deal if Afghan peace talks failed.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2024
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
