Exclusive Distribution
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual arrangement granting a distributor the sole right to sell or distribute a supplier's goods or services in a defined territory or to a specific group, excluding others from distribution.
The manufacturer entered into an exclusive distribution agreement to limit sales to one distributor per region.
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Commentary
Exclusive distribution clauses often raise antitrust considerations; precise territorial or product scope definition is key in drafting.
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