sharp practice

Noun

countable uncountable

Commercial activity that is possibly dishonest while not actually being illegal. / (law) A lawyer's unfairly taking advantage of an opposing party's missteps or inexperience to gain an advantage.

Japanese Meaning

違法ではないが、不正な方法で行われる商業活動（不当な利益追求を含む） / （法的文脈）弁護士などが相手の小さな過失や経験不足を利用して不当な利益を得る行為

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The firm's sharp practice in pricing harmed consumers despite being technically legal.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その企業の価格設定における法的には違法ではないが疑わしい商慣行は、消費者に被害を与え、評判を損ねた。

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Sense（1）

Commercial activity that is possibly dishonest while not actually being illegal.

The typical political sharp practice of manipulating history to suit the current agenda.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

(law) A lawyer's unfairly taking advantage of an opposing party's missteps or inexperience to gain an advantage.

sharp practices

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