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gray market

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gray market has 1 sense
  1. gray market - an unofficial market in which goods are bought and sold at prices lower than the official price set by a regulatory agency
    --1 is a kind of
    market, marketplace

Definitions from the Web

Gray Market

Definition: The gray market refers to the unauthorized sale and distribution of goods outside of official channels, usually by taking advantage of price differentials or geographic discrepancies.

Senses:

1. Noun: The illegal or unofficial trade of imported goods, especially electronics or luxury items, through unofficial channels.

Example Sentence: The gray market for imported smartphones is thriving, with many people opting to purchase them online at lower prices.

2. Adjective: Describing goods or products that are legally produced but sold outside authorized distribution channels.

Example Sentence: Lisa bought a gray market camera at a discounted price from an online retailer.

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