What is the meaning of reserve clause?

noun

  • A clause that used to be part of the contract with a professional athlete extending the contract for a year beyond its expiration.
    • usage: "the reserve clause was used to bind players to a particular ball club"
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APAWordNet. (2010). reserve clause. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/reserve_clause/definitions/1216189
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