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rider

/ˈraɪdə/

B1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Law noun

An additional clause or document attached to and forming part of a contract.

A rider appended to the lease carved out the tenant's right to sublet the top floor.

Similar: addendum, annex

Topic: Contracts in Legal English

Business noun

An additional clause or condition appended to an existing contract.

A last-minute rider tied the bonus pool to hitting the integration milestones.

Similar: addendum, appendix

Topic: Negotiation in Business English

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