Rider
/ˈraɪdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision added to a legal document or contract that modifies its terms.
The insurance policy included a rider covering accidental death.
- (n.) An additional clause attached to a bill or law, often to amend or clarify its scope.
The senator introduced a rider to the bill to include environmental protections.
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Commentary
Riders often serve to tailor or limit the effects of primary contractual documents, key in insurance and legislative drafting.
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