fair-trade

1 of 2

verb

fair-traded; fair-trading; fair-trades

transitive verb

: to market (a commodity) in compliance with the provisions of a fair-trade agreement
fair trader noun

fair trade

2 of 2

noun

1
: trade in conformity with a fair-trade agreement
2
: a movement whose goal is to help producers in developing countries to get a fair price for their products so as to reduce poverty, provide for the ethical treatment of workers and farmers, and promote environmentally sustainable practices

Examples of fair-trade in a Sentence

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Noun
For instance, Patagonia stands as a powerful example of a company whose CSR efforts have made headlines, particularly for its commitment to environmental sustainability and fair trade practices. Michael Shribman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Their duvets are made of organic, fair trade cotton and their down-alternative fill is made in the US. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Oct. 2024 Rising use of the exemption, which allows shipments valued at $800 or less to enter the U.S. duty free, has raised concerns over potential consumer safety risks and fair trade violations. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Sep. 2024 To capitalize on this moment, the United States must be ready to embrace a more ambitious international economic policy that advances its and its allies’ standards of fair trade, commerce, and investment, especially in response to China’s increasingly aggressive international posture. Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022 See all Example Sentences for fair-trade 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1947, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fair-trade was in 1914

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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fair trade

noun
1
: trade conforming to a fair trade agreement
2
: a movement that aims to help producers in developing countries get a fair price for their products so as to reduce poverty, provide for ethical treatment of workers and farmers, and promote environmentally sustainable practices
fair trade verb

Legal Definition

fair-trade

transitive verb
: to market (a commodity) in compliance with the provisions of a fair-trade agreement
fair trade noun
fair trader noun

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