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a law that requires manufacturers to replace, repair, or refund the cost of automobiles that prove to be defective.[1980-85]
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lemon law
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Lemon law — Lemon laws are American state laws that provide a remedy for purchasers of cars that repeatedly fail to meet standards of quality and performance. These cars are called lemons. The federal lemon law (the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act) protects… … Wikipedia
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lemon law — noun Etymology: lemon (dud) : a law protecting car buyers against defects detected during a specified period after purchase * * * a law that requires manufacturers to replace, repair, or refund the cost of automobiles that prove to be defective.… … Useful english dictionary
Lemon law — Une lemon law est une loi en application aux États Unis qui protège les acheteurs de voitures neuves pour lesquels le véhicule acquis comporte un défaut impossible à réparer en un nombre raisonnable de tentatives. Elle impose alors au vendeur le… … Wikipédia en Français
lemon law — /ˈlɛmən lɔ/ (say lemuhn law) noun a law protecting consumers who have purchased a defective motor vehicle. {lemon (def. 5) + law} …
lemon law — noun A law dealing with defective items, especially automobiles, and consumers rights. You should consult the applicable lemon laws and see if you have grounds for a return or replacement … Wiktionary
lemon law — lem′on law n. law a law that requires manufacturers to replace, repair, or refund the cost of vehicles that prove to be defective • Etymology: 1980–85 … From formal English to slang
lemon law — n. legal requirements giving buyers of a lemon a means to resolve any problems … English slang
lemon law — noun Date: 1981 a law offering car buyers relief (as by repair, replacement, or refund) for defects detected during a specified period after purchase … New Collegiate Dictionary
