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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The buying of the entire supply of a commodity. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A form of civil marriage (in Roman law) in which a fictitious sale of the man and wife took place. countable, historical, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

buyconsumerismhire purchasemarketingpurchasing powershopping

Related phrases

fiduciary coemptioncivil marriage

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