Telephone Solicitation
/ˈtɛləˌfoʊn ˌsɑlɪˈsɪteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of initiating a telephone call to a consumer to promote or sell goods or services, often regulated by laws to prevent deceptive or intrusive practices.
The company was fined for engaging in unlawful telephone solicitation without prior consumer consent.
Forms
- telephone solicitation
- telephone solicitations
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Commentary
Telephone solicitation is commonly regulated under consumer protection statutes; drafters should specify consent requirements and permissible call times.
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