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A contractual provision that operates as a catch-all for items, terms, or conditions that were not included in the instrument or provided by statute. Such clauses are primarily used in insurance contracts and in drafting a last will and testament.

An automobile insurance policy containing an omnibus clause extends an insurance policy holder�s coverage to any driver who operates the insured automobile with express or implied consent from the policy holder. When an omnibus clause is included in a last will and testament, where it is also called a residuary clause, it ensures that any leftover estate assets can be transferred to a specific, named beneficiary after all other gifts have been made. If the will or the omnibus clause catches the residue by establishing a trust to then disperse assets between heirs, that will becomes a pour-over will.

Omnibus clauses also appear in federal statutes. The federal obstruction of justice statute, 18 U.S. Code � 1503, contains an omnibus clause intended to criminalize any attempt to obstruct justice by threat or force directed at a juror, officer of the court, or magistrate judge. The Supreme Court has categorized this omnibus clause as �a catchall, prohibiting persons from endeavoring to influence, obstruct, or impede the due administration of justice.� United States v. Aguilar, 515 U.S. 593, 598 (1995).