Cost Price

/ˈkɒst ˌpraɪs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The original price paid to acquire goods before any markup or profit is added.
    The seller disclosed the cost price of the merchandise to calculate the profit margin.

Forms

  • cost prices

Commentary

In contracts and commercial law, distinguishing cost price from sale price is crucial for determining wrongful profit or restitution.

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