contest
Definition
Promotional scheme in which (unlike in a sweepstake) participants compete for prizes by accomplishing something that requires skill. Although (unlike in a lottery) no fee is charged for participating in a contest, a certain number of proof-of-purchase tokens (such as bottle caps or empty packages) are often required to accompany each entry.
contest is in the Advertising, Marketing, & Sales subject.
contest appears in the definitions of the following terms: sweepstake, no contest, nolo contendere, proxy fight, coefficient of concordance, lottery and game
contest appears in the other terms: proxy contest, no contest clause, contestable period
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