"ransom note effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ransom note effects [plural]
Etymology: In reference of the practice of assembling ransom demands from letters cut out of newspapers, to conceal the sender's handwriting. Head templates: {{en-noun}} ransom note effect (plural ransom note effects)
  1. (design) The unprofessional appearance of a document that uses too many different typefaces. Categories (topical): Design
    Sense id: en-ransom_note_effect-en-noun-UsMi2MZR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: arts, design

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