noun phrase · academic
consumer rights
UK/kənˈsjuːmə ˌraɪts/US/kənˈsuːmər ˌraɪts/con·SU·mer· RIGHTS
the entitlements and protections that buyers have when purchasing goods or services
Examples
“Many countries have laws that protect consumer rights.”
“Knowing your consumer rights helps you demand refunds or repairs.”
“Consumer rights include the right to safety and the right to accurate information.”
Band 8 sentence
“Recent legislation has strengthened consumer rights, making it easier for individuals to claim compensation for faulty goods.”
Collocations
- protect consumer rights
- violate consumer rights
Word family
Common mistakes
consumer's rights→consumer rights
consumers right→consumer rights
Say it for a higher band
5customer rights→6consumers' rights→7+consumer rights
Synonyms
customer rights
Easily confused
consumer protection
“The agency is responsible for consumer protection across the country.”
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