Dealer
/ˈdiːlər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity engaged in the business of buying and selling goods, securities, or other commodities, typically for resale or trade.
The car dealership acted as a dealer between manufacturers and consumers.
- (n.) In gambling, the individual who distributes cards and manages the play of the game at a table.
The dealer shuffled the cards before starting the poker game.
- (n.) A party licensed to buy and sell certain regulated products, such as firearms, narcotics, or financial instruments, under applicable law.
The dealer complied with federal regulations when selling firearms.
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- dealers
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Commentary
The term 'dealer' encompasses both commercial and regulated contexts; drafters should specify the relevant domain to avoid ambiguity.
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