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.

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The fine print: Constitutional amendments need more than 50% support to pass. —

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