Trade Association

/ˈtreɪd əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An organization founded and funded by businesses in a specific industry to promote common interests and advocate policy positions.
    The trade association lobbied government to reduce regulations affecting its industry.

Forms

  • trade association
  • trade associations

Commentary

Trade associations often serve as collective voices in regulatory and legislative processes, making them important in administrative and commercial law contexts.

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