Puffing
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004038
The act of making exaggerated or superlative claims about a product or service during a sale or advertisement. These statements are subjective opinions rather than verifiable facts, such as a salesperson calling a car "the most exciting drive." This practice is generally not considered misrepresentation because it lacks specific factual content.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004038 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The act of making exaggerated or superlative claims about a product or service during a sale or advertisement. These statements are subjective opinions rather than verifiable facts, such as a salesperson calling a car \"the most exciting drive.\" This practice is generally not considered misrepresentation because it lacks specific factual content.",
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