Consumption
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of using up goods, services, or resources.
The consumption of electricity increases during the summer.
- (n.) The purchase and use of goods by consumers.
Government policies often aim to regulate the consumption of tobacco products.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify if 'consumption' refers to use, purchase, or depletion to avoid ambiguity.
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