mis-sell
(British, finance) To sell misleadingly, fraudulently, or in violation of laws or regulations.
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(British, finance) To sell misleadingly, fraudulently, or in violation of laws or regulations.
The firm is defending itself against fresh allegations of mis-selling pensions.
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