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Overcharge

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003592

To charge a customer or client an amount that is higher than the agreed-upon price, the fair market value, or the legally permissible rate. This can occur due to error, fraud, or deceptive business practices. Consumers may seek remedies for overcharges through consumer protection laws or civil litigation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003592
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003592",
  "term": "Overcharge",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "To charge a customer or client an amount that is higher than the agreed-upon price, the fair market value, or the legally permissible rate. This can occur due to error, fraud, or deceptive business practices. Consumers may seek remedies for overcharges through consumer protection laws or civil litigation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/overcharge/"
}

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