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CONSUMERISM

1. efforts of parties to protect the consumer from contracts that would take away their rights in business. 2. the idea that using more goods is a sign of a strong economy.

CONSUMER’S RISK

The loss that occurs when a batch is made and is rejected. Reer to producers risk.

CONTAGION

Spreading thoughts or actions in a group. It is common in rumors or suggestions made.

CONTAGIOUS

A disease that is infectious. It can be by indirect or direct contact. Not all are contagious and require a special transmission method.

CONTAINER LOAD

The volume that can be shipped in a container without going over weight. There is a standard measure for this.

CONTAINERIZATION

Moving cargo in containers with equipment but there are is no rehandling.

CONTAINMENT

Preventing the consequences of a bad event in a company.

CONTAMINANT

A substance that can harm living organisms. It is passed through air, water, soil, and food.

CONTAMINATION

A presence of contaminants into food or the environment. Refer to cross contamination.

CONTEMPT OF COURT

The act of demeaning the court, preventig justice adminstration, or disobeying a sentence of the court. It is criminal and can lead to fines or imprisonment.

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