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mis-sell

verb

Etymology

From mis- + sell.

  1. derived from *selh₁-✻
  2. inherited from *saljaną✻
  3. inherited from *salljan✻
  4. inherited from sellan
  5. inherited from sellen
  6. prefixed as mis-sell — “mis + sell”

Definitions

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

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

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