merchantability
/ˌmɜrtʃəntəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The quality of being fit for sale and of a standard that a buyer would reasonably expect.
- The lawyer argued that the car lacked merchantability because the engine failed after one week.
- The company tested the toys for merchantability before shipping them to stores.
- Under the law, all products sold must meet a basic level of merchantability.