mis-sellingn.

Brit.

/ˌmɪsˈsɛlɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌmɪ(s)ˈsɛlɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: mis-sell v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < mis-sell v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare selling n.

British.

The action or practice of selling a product (esp. a financial service) on the basis of misleading advice.

ΚΠ

1990 Daily Tel. 25 Apr. 27/8 If he has failed, despite his best efforts, to make the policyholder understand the policy—especially when the misunderstanding is fundamental—he simply should not sell him the policy. If he does, it amounts, in my judgement, to mis-selling.

1994 Guardian 10 Jan. i. 14/8 A further review of product and commission disclosure is possible if mis-selling in the life assurance industry continues.

2000 Pensions Management Apr. (Countdown to Stakeholder Suppl.) 6/2 Providers are keen to avoid accusations of mis-selling or ‘mis-switching’ and to ensure that they are targeting the right product at the right market.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	mis-selling
释义	mis-sellingn. Brit. /ˌmɪsˈsɛlɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌmɪ(s)ˈsɛlɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: mis-sell v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < mis-sell v. + -ing suffix¹. Compare selling n. British. The action or practice of selling a product (esp. a financial service) on the basis of misleading advice. ΚΠ 1990 Daily Tel. 25 Apr. 27/8 If he has failed, despite his best efforts, to make the policyholder understand the policy—especially when the misunderstanding is fundamental—he simply should not sell him the policy. If he does, it amounts, in my judgement, to mis-selling. 1994 Guardian 10 Jan. i. 14/8 A further review of product and commission disclosure is possible if mis-selling in the life assurance industry continues. 2000 Pensions Management Apr. (Countdown to Stakeholder Suppl.) 6/2 Providers are keen to avoid accusations of mis-selling or ‘mis-switching’ and to ensure that they are targeting the right product at the right market. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1990
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