distress merchandise
or distressed merchandise
nounCommerce.
goods sold below the prevailing price in order to raise cash quickly or to meet some other financial emergency.
damaged goods sold below fair-trade prices.
- Also called distressed goods .
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British Dictionary definitions for distress merchandise
distress merchandise
noun
US goods sold at reduced prices in order to pay overdue debts, etc
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