| Main Entry: | escape clause |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | legal provision to get out of a contract |
Synonyms: |
clause, escalator clause, escape hatch, escapeway, fine print, hole to creep out of, loophole, saving clause, technicality, way of escape, way out |
| Main Entry: | loophole |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | escape |
Synonyms: |
alternative, escape clause, means of escape, outlet, technicality, way out |
| Main Entry: | technicality |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | loophole; minor detail |
Synonyms: |
escape clause, formality, minor point, nothing to speak of, nothing to write home about |
| Main Entry: | small print |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tiny print in document |
Synonyms: |
escape clause, exception, fine print, proviso, saving clause, strings |