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TOS

n. C / U
C2 Proficiency tos Archaic Slang

n. Stands for Terms of Service. It is the list of rules you must agree to before using a website or app.

n. Abbreviation for Terms of Service. It represents the legal agreement between a service provider and a user. Often used in the plural to refer to the specific clauses within the contract.


SIMPLE

You should read the TOS before clicking 'agree'.

CONTEXTUAL

The social media platform updated its TOS to clarify how user data is shared with advertisers.

COMPLEX

Legal experts argue that the dense language found in a typical TOS effectively prevents the average consumer from understanding their privacy rights.

Usage

Often treated as a collective singular noun or a plural noun; frequently preceded by the definite article.

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