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PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE

\plˈand ˌɒbsəlˈɛsəns], \plˈand ˌɒbsəlˈɛsəns], \p_l_ˈa_n_d ˌɒ_b_s_ə_l_ˈɛ_s_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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A deliberate strategy adopted by businesses in order to render a product of theirs obsolete. Supply is stopped and production is halted after a proper plan, so as to minimize losses completely.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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