joker

joker.

1. An ambiguous clause inserted in a legislative bill to render it inoperative or uncertain in some respect without arousing opposition at the time of passage.

2. A rider or amendment that is extraneous to the subject of the bill.

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词条贡献者

译者Mathew，国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业，擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。