passing off
"Passing off" is a legal term used in business law to address the issue of misrepresentation of products or services.
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Definition
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(legal, technical)The illegal act of misrepresenting one's products or services as those of another business, causing harm to the original business.
Example
- The company was sued for passing off their goods as a well-known brand.
- Passing off can lead to significant financial losses for the original business.
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