in the first clause vs on the first clause

Both "in the first clause" and "on the first clause" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the first clause" is used when referring to the content or details within the first clause of a sentence. On the other hand, "on the first clause" is less common and is typically used in a more abstract or figurative sense.

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in the first clause

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the content or details within the first clause of a sentence.

Use "in the first clause" when you want to specify something that is located or described within the first clause of a sentence.

Examples:

The verb "to be" is often used in the first clause of a sentence.
In the first clause, the author introduces the main character.

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At the extraordinary meeting for previous Convention members, the Italian Foreign Ministers promised to take the following proposal further: after 'equality' in the first clause are to be added the words 'including equality between men and women'.
Mandatory data protection principles referred to in the first paragraph of Clause 5(b)
Under paragraph 24 of the Impaired Assets Communication, HSH should be requested to contribute to the loss or risk coverage in the form of first-loss clauses (typically with a minimum of 10 %).
In so doing, I am certain that we are fulfilling our role in the precise spirit of the first clause of Article 48 of the Treaty on European Union.
Pay particular attention to this first clause because it's most important.
I believe, however, that the content of this resolution, right from its first clause, explicitly states the views of one side of this Parliament.
Progressive access (first clause of the first indent of Article 6(1)(b)):
Infringement of the first clause of Article 76(1) of Regulation No 207/2009 as the defendant failed to take up the applicants' offers of evidence;
Breach of the first clause of Article 76(1) of Regulation No 207/2009 in that the relevant facts were not examined in the requisite manner;
in Article 4.5 (Method of production), penultimate paragraph, the first clause Fresh or early walnuts are packed in packages of a maximum of 5 kg is replaced by the following:
-progressive access (first clause of the first indent of Article 6 (1) (b): motorcycles without sidecar with a cubic capacity of over 120 cm3, capable of a speed of at least 100 km/h;
1. Article 6 (2), first clause, shall be replaced by the following text:
Article 6 (2), first clause, shall be replaced by the following text:
It also established for the first time embryonic clauses on human rights and democracy to which all the states signed up except, shamefully, Venezuela.
For the purpose of the first subparagraph, a clause which excludes interest for late payment shall always be considered as grossly unfair.
And this example - the first time the clause has been invoked - shows that it contains some good provisions and can be applied in practice.
We have for the first time included a clause in the budget that stipulates that the aid we provide to a number of countries can be suspended if they fail to respect women's rights.
For the purposes of the first subparagraph a clause which exceeds the period provided for in Article 5(2)(b) shall always be considered as grossly unfair, taking also into account the criteria laid down in Article 5(4).
The first was a clause that provided that before granting a rebate to a record company in the context of a Central Licensing Agreement, a collecting society needed the written consent of 'the relevant member'.
A further amendment introduces a sunset clause, first introduced in the financial services area, which will require a review of the proposed Comitology procedure after 8 years.

Alternatives:

within the first clause
at the beginning of the first clause
at the start of the first clause
inside the first clause
at the outset of the first clause

on the first clause

This phrase is correct but less common. It is typically used in a more abstract or figurative sense.

Use "on the first clause" when you want to convey a more abstract or figurative idea related to the first clause of a sentence.

Examples:

The success of the argument hinges on the first clause.
The entire story rests on the first clause.

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In so doing, I am certain that we are fulfilling our role in the precise spirit of the first clause of Article 48 of the Treaty on European Union.
Pay particular attention to this first clause because it's most important.
At the extraordinary meeting for previous Convention members, the Italian Foreign Ministers promised to take the following proposal further: after 'equality' in the first clause are to be added the words 'including equality between men and women'.
I believe, however, that the content of this resolution, right from its first clause, explicitly states the views of one side of this Parliament.
Progressive access (first clause of the first indent of Article 6(1)(b)):
Infringement of the first clause of Article 76(1) of Regulation No 207/2009 as the defendant failed to take up the applicants' offers of evidence;
Breach of the first clause of Article 76(1) of Regulation No 207/2009 in that the relevant facts were not examined in the requisite manner;
in Article 4.5 (Method of production), penultimate paragraph, the first clause Fresh or early walnuts are packed in packages of a maximum of 5 kg is replaced by the following:
-progressive access (first clause of the first indent of Article 6 (1) (b): motorcycles without sidecar with a cubic capacity of over 120 cm3, capable of a speed of at least 100 km/h;
1. Article 6 (2), first clause, shall be replaced by the following text:
Article 6 (2), first clause, shall be replaced by the following text:
It also established for the first time embryonic clauses on human rights and democracy to which all the states signed up except, shamefully, Venezuela.
For the purpose of the first subparagraph, a clause which excludes interest for late payment shall always be considered as grossly unfair.
And this example - the first time the clause has been invoked - shows that it contains some good provisions and can be applied in practice.
Mandatory data protection principles referred to in the first paragraph of Clause 5(b)
We have for the first time included a clause in the budget that stipulates that the aid we provide to a number of countries can be suspended if they fail to respect women's rights.
For the purposes of the first subparagraph a clause which exceeds the period provided for in Article 5(2)(b) shall always be considered as grossly unfair, taking also into account the criteria laid down in Article 5(4).
The first was a clause that provided that before granting a rebate to a record company in the context of a Central Licensing Agreement, a collecting society needed the written consent of 'the relevant member'.
A further amendment introduces a sunset clause, first introduced in the financial services area, which will require a review of the proposed Comitology procedure after 8 years.
Under paragraph 24 of the Impaired Assets Communication, HSH should be requested to contribute to the loss or risk coverage in the form of first-loss clauses (typically with a minimum of 10 %).

Alternatives:

regarding the first clause
with respect to the first clause
based on the first clause
centered on the first clause
focusing on the first clause

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in the first clause vs on the first clause