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Uncontrolled Goods

/ʌn.kənˈtroʊld ɡʊdz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Items or products that are not subject to regulation or oversight.

    "The market was flooded with uncontrolled goods, leading to concerns about safety."
  2. 2

    Products that are distributed without any form of management or control.

    "Uncontrolled goods can often lead to economic instability."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'uncontrolled' derives from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'controlled' from Latin 'contrarotulare', meaning 'to regulate'. 'Goods' comes from Old English 'gōd', meaning 'property' or 'wealth'. Over time, the phrase has evolved to refer to items that are not regulated or managed.

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