escalation clause (EN)

phrase

phrase “escalation clause”

1. a part of a contract that allows prices or payments to increase if certain conditions are met
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   The construction company included an escalation clause to cover rising material costs.
2. (in real estate) a part of a purchase offer where the buyer agrees to increase their offer if the seller gets a higher bid
   To stay competitive, she added an escalation clause to her offer on the house.