resale
[ree-seyl, ree-seyl]
- the act of selling a second time.
- the act of selling something secondhand.
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- used; secondhand: a rack of resale clothing.
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Origin of resale
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Contemporary Examples
Senators of both parties are working together on tough new laws to prevent anyone from buying guns for resale to criminals.
Full Text and Video of President Obama's 2013 State of the Union AddressJustin Green
February 13, 2013
“Rather than looking at the resale market, lets look at the pre-sale market,” Potter said.
A resale bonanza began—essentially, computers trading with computers.
Last week, Shacknai sold the historic mansion to real estate investors who plan to refurbish the 27-room mansion for resale.
Over at the Armory Show-Modern, resale works outnumber primary pieces.
Historical Examples
“Obviously, pheasants have been shipped out for resale,” the sportsman said.
Dan Carter Cub ScoutMildred A. Wirt
Under the Act of 1903 the advances on resale to owners sanctioned by the Land Commission numbered 205.
Against Home Rule (1912)Various
“At the present resale value of brass and copper, not less than $60,000 a year,” Mr. Fellows reported.
Guilt of the Brass ThievesMildred A. Wirt
Large sums were raised by the foreclosing of mortgages, and not only by the sale but the resale of offices.
History of the Conflict Between Religion and ScienceJohn William Draper
Captain Bullock had indeed made such a contract of sale to French merchants but with the proviso of resale to him, after delivery.
Great Britain and the American Civil WarEphraim Douglass Adams
resale
- the selling again of something purchased
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Word Origin and History for resale
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