trade association

noun

an association of people or companies in a particular business or trade, organized to promote their common interests.

trade association

an association of organizations in the same trade formed to further their collective interests, esp in negotiating with governments, trade unions, etc

First recorded in 1925–30

The truth is that the NRA is more of a trade association that receives millions from the gun industry.

A manufacturer's trade association tried to furnish its offices with things made in the United States.

In that political climate, a trade association would absolutely need to hire a highly connected Republican to run it.

And according to a survey released last month from the Organic Trade Association, parents are making this choice more than ever.

INSA, the leading trade association for intelligence contractors, just had its website hacked.

He entered with heart and soul into the agitation, and gave a lecture every week in a political or trade association.

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