Consumer Protection
/kəˈnɒnɪkəl tɜrˈpɹɒtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal measures and statutes designed to safeguard consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices.
Consumer protection laws require companies to disclose all product information clearly.
- (n.) The body of law regulating transactions between buyers and sellers to ensure fairness and safety in the marketplace.
The agency enforces consumer protection to prevent unsafe products from reaching the market.
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Commentary
Consumer protection primarily functions in regulatory and statutory contexts to shield buyers, with emphasis on transparency, honesty, and product safety.
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