Distributor
/dɪˈstrɪbjətər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or entity that supplies goods to retailers or directly to the public.
The distributor delivered the products to various retail stores.
- (n.) A party authorized to sell and distribute a company's products in a specific territory.
The company appointed a new distributor for the Southeast region.
Forms
- distributors
Related terms
Commentary
In contracts, specify territorial and exclusivity terms when defining a distributor's rights to avoid disputes.
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