Spam
/ˈspæm/
Definitions
- (n.) Unsolicited, usually commercial electronic messages sent in bulk, often considered illegal under anti-spam laws.
The company was fined for sending spam emails without consent.
- (v.) To send unsolicited bulk electronic messages, typically in violation of legal restrictions.
Marketers must avoid spamming customers to comply with regulations.
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Commentary
Legally, 'spam' is primarily defined by its unsolicited and bulk nature, and is regulated under specific statutes like the CAN-SPAM Act; care must be taken to distinguish permissible marketing from illegal spam.
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