Distribution

Definition

Distribution refers to the process of delivering or dispersing goods or products to various locations for sale or consumption. In the context of the progressive era legislation, distribution involves getting adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs into the hands of consumers.

Related terms

Manufacture: The process of producing goods on a large scale, typically involving raw materials and machinery.

Sale: The exchange of goods for money or other forms of payment.

Adulterated: Refers to food or drugs that have been tampered with, diluted, contaminated, or altered in a way that makes them unsafe for consumption.