Merchant
/ˈmɜːrtʃənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or business engaged in the trade of goods, especially retail or wholesale.
The merchant sold spices to customers from distant lands.
- (adj.) Relating to merchants or trade; commercial.
Merchant law governs transactions between businesses.
Forms
- merchants
- merchanting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'merchant' often denotes a businessperson with specialized knowledge of trade practices, particularly in commercial law.
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