fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
The fine print: Constitutional amendments need more than 50% support to pass.
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Torey Van Oot, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Experts advise verifying messages by checking links' fine print, which should list the political organization or campaign name.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Complex Terms And Conditions Credit card agreements are often filled with fine print and complex terms that can be difficult to understand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Depending on the fine print in their user agreements, consumers may not always be able to get reimbursed in those instances, Consumer Reports says.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
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Torey Van Oot, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Experts advise verifying messages by checking links' fine print, which should list the political organization or campaign name.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Complex Terms And Conditions Credit card agreements are often filled with fine print and complex terms that can be difficult to understand.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Depending on the fine print in their user agreements, consumers may not always be able to get reimbursed in those instances, Consumer Reports says.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fine print
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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