Mis-sell

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To sell misleadingly, fraudulently, or in violation of laws or regulations. British

    "The firm is defending itself against fresh allegations of mis-selling pensions."

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"The firm is defending itself against fresh allegations of mis-selling pensions."

Etymology

From mis- + sell.

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