rider

noun rid·er \ˈrī-dər\

: a person who rides something

: an official document that is attached to another document and that adds to or changes information in the original document

: an additional part added to a legislative bill

Full Definition of RIDER

: one that rides

a : an addition to a document (as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper

b : a clause appended to a legislative bill to secure a usually distinct object

: something used to overlie another or to move along on another piece

— rid·er·less \-ləs\ adjective

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14th century

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