springing clause
n.— «When the county adopted its historic building code amendments, it did so with what’s called a “springing clause,” i.e., one that springs into action if a certain contingency is met.» —“Historic sites key session” by Rodger Nichols Dalles Chronicle (Oregon) June 12, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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