ˈsmall ˌprint, the

ˈsmall ˌprint, the
noun [U]
the details of something such as a contract that are printed in very small letters and often contain conditions that limit your rights

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  • small print — small ,print noun uncount MAINLY BRITISH the details of something such as a contract that are printed in very small letters and often contain conditions that limit your rights. American usually fine print …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • small print — noun 1. 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 • Syn: ↑fine print • Hypernyms: ↑reservation, ↑qualification • Part Holonyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • small print — N UNCOUNT: usu the N The small print of a contract or agreement is the part of it that is written in very small print. You refer to it as the small print especially when you think that it might include unfavourable conditions which someone might… …   English dictionary

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  • small print — noun (U) all the details in a contract or agreement which contain many rules and restrictions: Always read the small print before you sign anything …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • small print — UK / US noun [uncountable] the details of something such as a contract that are printed in very small letters and often contain conditions that limit your rights. The usual American word is fine print …   English dictionary

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