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| unit price | a price per unit of measure. |
| brand | a name given to a product or service to distinguish it from other similar and competitive items. |
| impulse buying | the opposite of spending time and effort is buying too quickly |
| consumer movement | to fight against unfair business practices, consumers united to demand fair treatment from businesses, giving rise to this movement. |
| fraud | occurs when consumers are given false information in an effort to make a sale. |
| guarantee | a promise by the manufacturer or dealer, usually in writing, that a product is of a certain quality. |
| express warranty | made orally or in writing and promises a specific quality of performance. |
| implied warranty | imposed by law and is understood to apply even though it has not been stated. |
| mediation | involves the use of a third party who tries to resolve the complaint between the consumer and the business. |
| arbitration | results in a decision that is legally binding. |
| class action suit | legal action by one party on behalf of a group of people who all have the same grievance. |
| small claims court | a court system that exists to resolve cases involving small amounts. In these courts, disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. |
