escape clause
Example Sentences
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He was wise to flag an escape clause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
I bet she wishes she had written an escape clause into the prenup.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
