Sell
/ˈsɛl/
Definitions
- (v.) To transfer ownership of goods or property to another for a price.
The dealer agreed to sell the car to the buyer.
- (n.) The act or an instance of selling something.
The sell of the property was completed last week.
Forms
- sells
- selling
- sold
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "sell" implies a consensual transaction involving a transfer of ownership for consideration, often formalized in a contract. Distinct from merely offering or exchanging goods without payment.
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