What does "false advertising" mean?

The act of publishing, transmitting, distributing, or otherwise publicly circulating an advertisement containing a false claim, or statement, made intentionally (or recklessly) to promote the sale of property, goods, or services.

False advertising

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Noun

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The act of publishing, transmitting, distributing, or otherwise publicly circulating an advertisement containing a false claim, or statement, made intentionally (or recklessly) to promote the sale of property, goods, or services. uncountable
"Near-synonym: deceptive advertising"

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commercial advertising

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"Near-synonym: deceptive advertising"

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