Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Embargoes

👉 An embargo is a legal restriction on the distribution or shipment of goods, services, or materials that has been imposed by a government, organization, or other entity. It typically involves limiting the availability of goods to specific individuals, groups, or regions in order to prevent shortages or overproduction. In the context of international trade and commerce, an embargo is often used to restrict the flow of certain commodities or services to protect domestic industries from foreign competition, or to ensure that imports are less expensive than exports.

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