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In a sentence, it may be the main one or a subordinate (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clause

(Other definitions for clause that I've seen before include "Verb-carrying component of sentence" , "Section in a contract" , "Separate item in contract" , "Subdivision of a sentence" , "Subunit of a sentence" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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