sole distributor

[/soʊl dɪˈstrɪbjətər/]
nounpl: sole distributors
distribuidor exclusivo
1. a company or person that has the exclusive right to distribute a product or service in a specific territory or market
Apple is the sole distributor of its products in Brazil.
A Apple é a distribuidora exclusiva de seus produtos no Brasil.
2. an entity granted monopoly rights to sell goods on behalf of a manufacturer within a defined region
The company appointed a sole distributor for the European market.
A empresa designou um distribuidor exclusivo para o mercado europeu.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American business contexts, particularly in commercial law and distribution agreements. In Brazil, it's common in franchise and automotive industries. The concept reflects market protection strategies where manufacturers grant exclusive territorial rights to ensure focused market penetration and brand consistency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive distributorexclusive agentsole agentauthorized distributor
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-distributoropen distributionindependent retailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuidor exclusivo
most common term used in commercial and legal contexts
São Paulo
distribuidor único
alternative term commonly used in business districts
Portugal
distribuidor exclusivo
same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in commercial agreements
General American
sole distributor
primary term in U.S. business and legal documents

Related Words

distribution agreementexclusive rightsmonopolyretail networkfranchisedealership

Related Idioms & Phrases

have exclusive rights
hold a monopoly on distribution
be the only game in town
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