English Explanatory Dictionary

Mother Hubbard clause

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A provision in an oil and gas lease or other instrument that extends the lease to include lands not specifically described in the lease.

Word forms

Mother Hubbard clause Mother Hubbard clauses
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