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small print
small printn. See fine print.small print n (Law) matter in a contract, etc, printed in small type, esp when considered to be a trap for the unwary fine′ print′ (faɪn)
n. the detailed wording of a contract, lease, or the like, often in type smaller than the main body of the document and including restrictions or qualifications that could be considered disadvantageous. Also called small print. [1955–60] fine′-print′, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  small print - the part of a contract that contains reservations and qualifications that are often printed in small type; "don't sign a contract without reading the fine print"fine printcontract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by lawreservation, qualification - a statement that limits or restricts some claim; "he recommended her without any reservations" | | 2. | small print - material printed in small type; "he needed his glasses in order to read the fine print"fine printprint - the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication; "I want to see it in print" |
Translationssmall print
the small printThe specific terms, conditions, restrictions, limitations, etc., of an agreement, contract, or other document, often printed in very small type and thus easy to go unnoticed. The terms of the loan look pretty good at face value, but be sure to read the small print or you could find yourself in a heap of trouble down the line. If I had my way, I would make small print illegal—it's so deceitful!See also: print, smallsmall print and fine printan important part of a document that is not easily noticed because of the smallness of the printing. You should have read the small print before signing the contract. You should always read the fine print of an insurance policy.See also: print, smallsmall printAlso, fine print. The details in a contract or other document, often indicating restrictions or other disadvantages. For example, Be sure you read the small print before you sign your name to it, or They had the warranty terms in fine print, so you'd overlook the fact that it was only good for a month . This idiom alludes to the fact that such material is often printed in smaller type than the rest of the document. [Mid-1900s] See also: print, smallsmall print inconspicuous details or conditions printed in an agreement or contract, especially ones that may prove unfavourable. Such details are typically printed in small type.See also: print, smallsmall print
small print matter in a contract, etc., printed in small type, esp when considered to be a trap for the unwary small print
Related to small print: read the small printsmall print matter in a contract printed in small type. This could be for reasons of economy in contracts which are in any event ‘take it or leave it’, or in some cases to hide unfavourable terms from those who do not read the contract. There are now some controls over some contracts. See UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS.FinancialSeeFine Printsmall print
Related to small print: read the small printSynonyms for small printnoun the part of a contract that contains reservations and qualifications that are often printed in small typeSynonymsRelated Words- contract
- reservation
- qualification
noun material printed in small typeSynonymsRelated Words |