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Definition of the Trade Descriptions Act noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the Trade Descriptions Act

noun
 
/ðə ˌtreɪd dɪˈskrɪpʃnz ækt/
 
/ðə ˌtreɪd dɪˈskrɪpʃnz ækt/
[singular]
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  1. (in the UK) a law that states that goods must be described honestly when they are advertised or sold
    • under the Trade Descriptions Act Smith admitted to three offences under the Trade Descriptions Act.
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