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OUTSOURCING Definition & Legal Meaning

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The delegation of non-core activities to outside agencies and contractors. Called contracting out, this allows businesses to benefit from specialist skill sets without paying for an in-house team, and it enables companies to focus on the areas of expertise in which they enjoy a competitive advantage.

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