Exclusive Distributor
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv dɪˈstrɪbjʊtə/
Definitions
- (n.) A party granted the sole right to sell or distribute a product within a specific territory or market.
The company appointed an exclusive distributor to handle all sales in Europe.
Forms
- exclusive distributor
- exclusive distributors
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Commentary
The term often appears in commercial law and contract drafting; clarify territorial and product scope to avoid disputes over exclusivity.
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