Sale of Goods

/ˈseɪl əv ɡʊdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract whereby the seller transfers or agrees to transfer ownership of goods to the buyer for a price.
    The sale of goods was finalized after both parties signed the agreement.

Commentary

The term specifically refers to the legal framework governing transactions involving tangible movable items; legal instruments often distinguish this from the sale of services or real property.

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