Merchants
/ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons or entities engaged in the business of buying and selling goods, especially for commercial profit.
The merchants negotiated contracts to supply the market with imported textiles.
Forms
- merchant
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Commentary
The term 'merchants' typically denotes those involved in commercial trade, especially in legal contexts concerning commercial law and contracts.
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