Unfair Trade Practices
/ˌʌnˈfɛər treɪd ˈpræktɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Actions by businesses that are deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical in commerce, violating consumer protection laws.
The company was fined for engaging in unfair trade practices by misleading customers about product quality.
Forms
- unfair trade practices
- unfair trade practice
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Commentary
The term typically covers a variety of prohibited conduct under consumer protection statutes; it is often used in plural but refers to a category of unlawful practices.
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