Consumer Protection

verb to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

• The customer called to complain about the quality of the product.
• She always complains about the weather, no matter what.
• Stop complaining and just deal with it.
• He tends to complain about everything, like a broken record.

noun A person who purchases goods and services for personal use

• The consumer has the right to return a faulty product within a specified period.
• As a consumer, you can always ask for a refund if you're not satisfied with your purchase.
• Hey, did you see that new gadget? It's a must-have for all tech-savvy consumers!
• In the market of ideas, the consumer of knowledge must be discerning and critical.

noun a source of help or support in a difficult situation

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• If you are unsatisfied with the outcome, you have the recourse to appeal the decision.
• You can always turn to me for help, I'm your last recourse.
• When all else fails, our only recourse is to bail.
• In times of trouble, music can be a healing recourse for the soul.

noun a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

verb justify or necessitate (a certain course of action).

• The police obtained a warrant to search the suspect's house.
• The cops got a warrant to go through the guy's place.
• The feds got the green light to raid the dude's crib.
• His reckless behavior warranted a closer look by authorities.

noun a taxicab that operates without a license or outside of the regulations of a licensed taxi service

• I would advise against taking a gypsy cab as they are often unregulated and unsafe.
• Let's just grab a gypsy cab to get to the party quicker.
• We hopped in a gypsy cab to avoid the long wait for a regular taxi.
• Her makeshift business felt like a gypsy cab, operating on the fringes of legality.