Distributorship
/dɪˈstrɪbjʊtərʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal agreement granting a person or entity the right to sell and distribute another company's products within a specified territory.
The company entered into a distributorship with a local dealer to expand its market reach.
Forms
- distributorship
- distributorships
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Commentary
Distributorships typically involve exclusive sales rights and obligations, distinguished from franchises by less brand control and fewer operational mandates.
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