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fair trade

/fɛər treɪd/
/fɛə treɪd/
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Definitions of fair trade
  1. noun
    trade that is conducted legally
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    the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
  2. noun
    trade that satisfies certain criteria on the supply chain of the goods involved, usually including fair payment for producers; often with other social and environmental considerations
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    trade
    the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
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