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Term: JOKER
Definition: A joker is a sneaky addition to a law that makes it confusing or useless without people noticing. It's like adding something that doesn't belong in a story.
Definition: A joker is a clause or amendment added to a legislative bill that makes it unclear or ineffective without causing opposition during its passage. It is also known as a rider or extraneous amendment that is not related to the main subject of the bill.
These examples illustrate how a joker can be used to manipulate the passage of a bill by making it unclear or ineffective. It can also be used to sneak in unrelated amendments that may not have passed on their own. This can be harmful to the legislative process and the public interest.