unfair competition

noun

1. acts done by a seller to confuse or deceive the public with intent to acquire a larger portion of the market, as by cutting prices below cost, misleading advertising, selling a spurious product under a false identity, etc.

2. the use of any such methods.

Example Sentences

Andrew Opie, the BRC's director of food and sustainability, said low-value imports posed "a significant and growing threat" to investment in UK High Streets as retailers faced unfair competition.

From BBC

But the industry now says the increase is untenable as it faces a sharp decline in revenue and unfair competition from the growing illicit market.

From Los Angeles Times

That would violate California’s False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws, the lawsuit alleged.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, traders at Dar es Salaam's bustling Kariakoo shopping district went on strike to protest against aggressive taxation and unfair competition from Chinese traders.

From BBC

Some people in the neighborhood see the bots as unfair competition.

From Los Angeles Times