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"
a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
(law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record; "a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay"
(patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester
an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent; "when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract"
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
a person who does something thoughtless or annoying; "some joker is blocking the driveway"