independent clause

/ˈɪndəˌpɛndənt klɔz/
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Definitions of independent clause
  1. noun
    a section in a complex sentence that can stand alone as a complete sentence
    synonyms: main clause
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    type of:
    clause
    (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
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